U.S. Economy Adds 336,000 Jobs In September, But Entertainment Industry Employment Falls Amid Strikes
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deadline.comA better-than-expected overall jobs picture in September had an exception: Entertainment industry employment continued to fall amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry has shed 45,000 jobs since May, when the writers walked out.
That picture may begin to change, with the writers strike ending last month and actors at the bargaining table again with studios.
Overall, the U.S. economy added a robust 336,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.8%. The jobs figure was well above expectations, and shows the strength of the employment market even as concerns rise over a recession.
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