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The Global Insight

What was June unemployment rate?

Author

Christopher Davis

Updated on March 06, 2026

7.7 percent
Employers added 73,500 nonfarm payroll jobs SACRAMENTO – California’s unemployment rate held steady at 7.7 percent in June as the state’s employers gained 73,500 non-farm payroll jobs1, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys.

What time is US jobs report released?

NonFarm Payrolls report measures the number of jobs added or lost in the US economy over the last month. It is released usually on the first Friday of each month, at 8:30 EST. It is published by the US Department of Labor.

Who has the highest unemployment pay?

Massachusetts
Policies and benefits vary by state. Mississippi has the lowest maximum unemployment benefits in the U.S. of $235 per week, while Massachusetts has the highest at $823. North Carolina and Florida offer unemployment benefits for the shortest length of time with a maximum of 12 weeks.

How many jobs have been added in June?

850,000 jobs
The U.S. economy added 850,000 jobs in June as the pace of the recovery surged — quieting fears, at least temporarily, of more lasting harm from labor and supply shortages.

How is the jobs report calculated?

Jobs numbers are calculated from a nationwide survey of about 150,000 businesses and government agencies. The other high-profile number that’s announced at the same time, the unemployment rate — referred to as “U-3” — comes from a different survey of about 60,000 households — and isn’t subject to monthly revisions.

How to prepare for a job after release?

Also, talk to a job coach to help you make a career plan. Then let your PO know your goals. Find out which jobs are affected by a criminal record. Know how to job search after release.

How long does it take to get a job after release from prison?

With so many challenges stacked against them, re-arrests are common within the first six months of release. By contrast, employment provides ex-prisoners with many benefits: income, of course, but also identity, healthy social interactions, a sense of purpose, and stability.

How to help newly released prisoners find jobs?

As a reentry ministry volunteer, you can help increase the chances of newly-released prisoners finding jobs. Discuss your desire to help returning prisoners find employment. Then look for other volunteers who will join you in creating a ministry team. Schedule a team meeting to discuss the services you will offer job-seeking ex-prisoners.

When does the employment situation for may come out?

The Employment Situation for May is scheduled to be released on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. (ET).