The economy is adding jobs—but more Americans are stuck working part-time

The economy is adding jobs—but more Americans are stuck working part-time

Hiring in October blew past expectations, with U.S. employers adding 165,000 jobs and unemployment edging down to 4.1%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also revised its jobs estimates upward for the previous two months, concluding that the economy added 186,000 jobs in August, 53,000 more than it previously reported, and 60,000 in September, 31,000 more than it previously reported. However, a detailed look at the October jobs report paints a less encouraging picture of the U.S....

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