Key facts
- U.S. U6 unemployment rate fell to 8.1% in May.
- The previous U6 unemployment rate was 8.2%.
- The U.S. labor force participation rate remained unchanged at 61.8%.
The U.S. U6 unemployment rate, which includes discouraged workers and those working part-time for economic reasons, decreased to 8.1% in May, an improvement from the 8.2% recorded in April. This broader measure of labor market slack indicates a strengthening labor market. The U.S. labor force participation rate remained unchanged at 61.8% in May, consistent with the previous month's figure. The official unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%.