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Unemployment rate for Black women increases by more than a percentage point in November


In November, the overall jobless rate in the United States increased slightly to 4.2% from 4.1% in October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, certain demographic groups saw more significant rises in unemployment, with Black women experiencing the most significant increase. The jobless rate for Black women surged to 6% from 4.9%, while the rate for white women only ticked up slightly to 3.4% from 3.3%.

Black workers as a whole also saw the highest unemployment rate in November, jumping to 6.4% from 5.7%. Black men had a jobless rate of 6%, while the rate for white men held steady at 3.5%. This indicates a cooling labor market, which is still relatively strong historically but is struggling to provide gains for marginalized workers.

The overall labor force participation rate decreased to 62.5%, with rates for Black women dropping to 62.3% and for Black men decreasing to 68.7%. Hispanic men also saw an increase in the unemployment rate, rising to 4.4% from 4% in October.

This data highlights the challenges faced by Black women and other marginalized groups in the labor market, as well as the ongoing volatility in month-to-month employment figures. Despite an overall slight increase in unemployment, the job market is still relatively strong, but not all demographic groups are benefiting equally from the recovery.

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