September 5, 2025
August jobs report shows 22,000 jobs added; Trump had fired BLS commissioner in August
Economy flashes recession warning as job creation collapses to 22,000
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published The Employment Situation for August on September 5, 2025, showing the U.S. added 22,000 payroll jobs in August and the unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. Manufacturing employment fell by 12,000 in August.
President Donald Trump had directed the firing of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on August 1, 2025, after the July report and its revisions, and he publicly criticized the agency's figures thereafter.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released The Employment Situation -- August 2025 on September 5, 2025. The report showed total nonfarm payroll employment changed little, up 22,000, and an unemployment rate of 4.3 percent.
The establishment survey showed manufacturing employment fell by 12,000 in August and was down about 78,000 over the past 12 months. Health care added 31,000 jobs. Federal government employment fell by 15,000 in August.
BLS revised June 2025 from +14,000 to -13,000 and revised July 2025 from +73,000 to +79,000. The two-month revision reduced previously reported employment by 21,000. The three-month average (June–Aug) is about 29,000 per month.
President 
Donald Trump ordered the firing of BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on August 1, 2025, following the July report and revisions. His public accusations that career statisticians 'rigged' the data have been disputed by former commissioners and outside economists.
💰Economy📰Media Literacy👷Labor
People, bills, and sources
Donald Trump
President of the United States
Erika McEntarfer
Former Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics
What You Can Do
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civic action
Build emergency savings
Create a cash buffer covering 3–6 months of essential expenses in case hiring weakens.
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Hi, I'm calling to get information about building an emergency savings fund.
Key points to mention:
- The August jobs report showed only 22,000 jobs added in August 2025
- The unemployment rate is at 4.3 percent
- Manufacturing employment fell by 12,000 in August
- President Trump fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Aug. 1, 2025 after criticizing the agency's figures
- Economic uncertainty makes emergency savings more important
How this impacts people: When job growth slows and economic uncertainty increases, having emergency savings becomes critical. Without a financial buffer, people can't weather job loss or reduced hours. Emergency savings help protect against financial shocks and prevent debt.
Questions to ask:
- What resources does CFPB have for building emergency savings?
- How much should I aim to save for emergencies?
- What are the best strategies for building savings when money is tight?
Specific request: I want information and resources to help build an emergency fund covering 3-6 months of essential expenses, especially given current economic uncertainty.
Thank you for your time.
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Monitor primary data sources
Check The Employment Situation on and the BLS release schedule to follow revisions and benchmark updates.
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