Employment seekers new-found staying power is one reason for an uptick in the labor force participation rate, which is defying aging demographics and is on track for its first annual increase in a decade.

The latest job market statistics show employers were optimistic about the economy just before the recent rout in global markets.

Applications for unemployment benefits increased during Christmas week--more than expected.

Employment increased, wage growth accelerated, and the jobless rate fell to 5 percent--will interest rates go up too?

Companies added 182,000 workers in October--good news for employment.

Jobs increased in government, retail, and hospitality, and mining and factory payrolls fell for September. However, there were more full-time jobs available.

Job openings went unfilled as the labor market tilts toward job hunters, a Labor Department report showed today.

Job creation advanced while wages stayed the same. Here are the recent labor statistics.