Strong job growth despite Omicron shows the strength of this recovery

Below, EPI economists offer their initial insights on the jobs report released this morning. The report showed an increase of 467,000 jobs in January—far exceeding expectations. 

From EPI senior economist, Elise Gould (@eliselgould):

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From EPI president, Heidi Shierholz (@hshierholz):

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