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Home » CUNA Research: Strong January Jobs Report Despite Omicron Surge
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CUNA Research: Strong January Jobs Report Despite Omicron Surge

February 4, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
February 4, 2022
Washington, DC 

 

Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s January jobs report:  

 

“The labor market posted strong job growth in January despite an expected, temporary setback due to surging Omicron cases. Job growth was also strong in COVID-sensitive industries such as leisure and hospitality.

“The average hourly wage continued to grow in January, registering a 5.7% increase over the past 12 months. This indicates that hiring demand remains high.  The labor force participation rate was also adjusted upwards, signaling that more people are rejoining the labor market after having dropped out due to COVID-related reasons.

“The low unemployment rate and increased demand for hiring show a stronger labor market, a critical factor given the expected interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve in March. It is indicative of strong consumer demand.”

 

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Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America’s credit unions, which are owned by 130 million consumer members. CUNA, along with its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, delivers unwavering advocacy, continuous professional growth and operational confidence to protect the best interests of all credit unions. For more information about CUNA, visit cuna.org. To find your nearest credit union, visit YourMoneyFurther.com. 

  

CONTACT: 
Lauren Williams 
CUNA Communications 
202-672-3396

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