The number of people employed part time for economic reasons, at 4.4 million, changed little in December According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1%. Employment trended up in: Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for Whites (3.6%) … Continue reading The employment situation: Nation adds 256,000 jobs in Dec.