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More Americans leaving the US labor force

  • USA Today - News
  • Jul 9, 2026
  • Jul 9, 2026 Updated Jul 17, 2026
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In June alone, 720,000 people left the workforce while the labor force participation rate fell to 61.5%, marking the lowest reading since March 2021.

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Whether it was caregiving responsibilities, feeling discouraged after a long stretch of unemployment or the realization they’re sitting on a pile of money, many Americans have left the workforce.

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