U.S. employers hired far more workers than expected in March 2021 as the accelerating pace of Covid-19 vaccinations continued to fuel hiring in the leisure and hospitality and at state and local governments. The construction industry also posted a strong March as the housing market stayed healthy and building activity resumed following the winter months. The Labor Department reported Friday that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 916,000 last month, the best monthly print since August. The unemployment rate continued its steady decline to 6%. The increase in total payroll employment was better than the net gain ... (full story)