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U.S. job growth last year was somewhat less booming than initially believed

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Thu Aug 24 2023 Paul Davidson |  Economics and Jobs Reporter A Help Wanted sign YinYang / Getty Images Happy Wednesday, Daily Money readers! It's Paul Davidson bringing you the latest headlines. Job growth was strong last year − just not quite as booming as believed. The U.S. economy added 306,000 jobs fewer than first estimated in the 12 months ending this past March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' annual benchmark revision . Thus, during that period, average monthly job gains averaged a still robust 311,500 instead of 337,000. The latest tally is based mostly on state unemployment insurance records that reflect actual payrolls while the prior estimate was from surveys that produce data for the monthly jobs report. Wednesday's estimate is preliminary and will be finalized early next year. UPS and Teamsters avert strike Good news: There will be no disruption in your Amazon package deliveries. Teamsters members have voted to ratify a collective bargaining agreement with UPS that averts what would have been the largest single-employer strike in U.S. history. The five-year contract provides higher wages as well as about 60 other changes and improvements. The Teamsters, which represent about 340,000 UPS workers nationwide, voted 86.3% to ratify the agreement. 📰More stories you shouldn't miss📰 Publix dog ban reaction: Grocery's pet prohibition make it safer for service dogs and people who need them, advocates say Devastating losses: Economic toll from fires in Maui at least $4B, according to Moody's Where is rent going up? New York may be obvious, but the Midwest and South are close behind 🍔Today's Menu🍔 Oscar Mayer has released its version of a hot dog straw. A year ago, a New York baseball fan took a hot dog, carved it out to make a straw and dipped it into a beer glass to sip his brew. The incident was record and went viral, making Internet history. The Oscar Mayer Hot Dog Straw, commemorating the event, is available for pre-order nationwide while supplies last. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. Tennis player Coco Gauff partners with Barilla to give away free pasta, meals to families Coco Gauff, the tennis player who rose to fame when she turned pro at 14, is partnering with Barilla to give away pasta and a year's worth of groceries. READ MORE Advertisement 20 years of the #PSL: How the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte was born Starbucks 2023 Fall menu has been officially unveiled and topping the list is (of course) the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Here's how the beverage came to be. READ MORE Massachusetts resident wins $25 million from a $50 instant game The Billion Dollar Extravaganza $50 instant game made three Massachusetts residents millionaires in August, the state announced. READ MORE Michigan resident purchases $8.75 million winning ticket in state lottery The Michigan Lottery says one lucky winner matched all numbers drawn Saturday, Aug. 19 for Lotto 47. The jackpot is worth $8.75 million. READ MORE Refunds issued for Ameritech Financial student loan forgiveness scam Ameritech Financial scammed 22,562 students and made millions. The DOJ and FTC are working to get them refunds. READ MORE Rule the road trip with these apps From planning the perfect route to finding unique and pet friendly places to visit, these apps will help you rule the road trip. READ MORE American Airlines flight from Miami to NYC diverts to Jacksonville after pepper spray incident An American Airlines flight was diverted to Jacksonville after someone inadvertently sprayed a bottle of pepper spray in the cabin. READ MORE Frontier doesn't want student loan debt to get you down Frontier Airlines is giving away miles to people paying off their student loans. Here's what you need to know about the sweepstakes. READ MORE Tiana's Palace offers New Orleans-inspired food: See the menu The newest restaurant at the Disneyland Resort is meant to take guests to New Orleans with a menu full of spice. READ MORE Airplane near misses are increasing. Here's what the FAA is doing. The Federal Aviation Administration insists flying is still extremely safe and improvements are being made even as near miss numbers rise. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback