U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

September 29, 2026
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U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in August, but the American labor market remains resilient in the face of higher energy costs caused by the fighting with Iran | 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA

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