Elaine L. Chao On May Employment Numbers

Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao On May Employment Numbers

WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao issued the following statement on the May employment situation released today:

“Today's numbers show the economy is continuing its two-year solid streak of job creation, for a total of 3.5 million new jobs created since May 2003.

“More Americans are working than ever before—133.3 million, for an all time record high—and it is gratifying to see the unemployment rate drop to 5.1 percent. This means that employment growth in the United States is outpacing population growth.”

Source: dol.gov/ OPA News Release: [06/03/2005] Contact Name: Lisa Kruska Phone Number: (202) 693-4676 Release Number: 05-985-NAT