Civilians Unemployed for 27 Weeks and Over -- 6.8 Million (Graph, Chart)

In May, the number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks and over) was about 6.8 million. These individuals made up 46.0 percent of unemployed persons, about the same as in April.

The following is the long term view.

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Five Year View

Now 6,763,000 million and still going. Versus 4,030,000 a year ago. And, 1,579,000 two years ago.
Big and growing drag on the economy.

U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Release: The Employment Situation


Original content Bob DeMarco, All American Investor