Federal data released Thursday shows government jobs saw the largest month-over-month sector growth at 73,000. That means ...

The federal government’s falling payrolls pushed the entire public sector to report a decrease of 1,000 jobs in May. State employment was flat last month, and local governments added 21,000. Topics ...

Since 2000, the number of federal government workers has increased by 9.2%, largely staying between 2.7 million and 2.8 million until the count surpassed 3 million during Biden’s term.

Much greater government borrowing and spending during World War II from 1940 through 1945 led to 8 to 18 percent annual growth, near full employment and middle-class prosperity that carried over ...

The largest union for federal employees says it’s seeing unusual growth amid President Donald Trump’s attacks on the government workforce. Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation ...

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Since 2000, the number of federal government workers has increased by 9.2%, largely staying between 2.7 million and 2.8 million until the count surpassed 3 million during Biden’s term.