U.S. Employers Add 467,000 Jobs In January

The January jobs report revealed 467,000 new jobs added to the US economy, with the unemployment rate at 4%. Despite the Omicron surge, the workforce showed resilience, with an increase in remote work. The Department of Labor revised December's job growth from 199,000 to 510,000. This positive economic news is expected to be addressed by President Biden, with Democrats likely to highlight the improvements. Political figures, such as Senator Brian Schatz, have already commented on the economic progress under the current administration.

How many new jobs were added to the US economy in January?

• 300,000

• 199,000

• 510,000

• 467,000

What percentage of the workforce was working from home due to the Omicron variant?

• 25.4%

• 20.4%

• 15.4%

• 10.4%

Which industries showed growth according to the jobs report?

• Leisure and hospitality

• All of the above

• Manufacturing and retail

• Transportation and warehousing

How many jobs were added in December after the revision?

• 467,000

• 300,000

• 510,000

• 199,000

Which senator commented on the economic improvement under President Biden?

• Senator Elizabeth Warren

• Senator Brian Schatz

• Senator Mitch McConnell

• Senator Bernie Sanders