U.S. Department of Labor
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Acting Secretary Sonderling statement on July jobs report
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Acting Secretary Sonderling statement on July jobs report
WASHINGTON - Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling issued the following statement regarding the July 2026 Employment Situation Report:
"The labor market is seeing continued growth in private sector employment, adding 30,000 jobs in July and 426,000 this year. Additionally, we are adding jobs in key sectors with gains in construction and manufacturing driven by the trillions of dollars of investments that are pouring into the United States."
Agency
Office of the Secretary
Date
August 7, 2026
Release Number
26-1386-NAT
Media Contact: David O'Brien
Phone Number
202-693-3670
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