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January 2026 report: 172,000 private‑sector jobs added

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics' January 2026 Employment Situation report lists a net increase of 172,000 private‑sector jobs.

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued a statement on the January 2026 Employment Situation report noting 172,000 private-sector jobs added and strong construction growth, including a 25,000 increase in specialty trades tied to factory groundbreakings. She attributed the gains to President Trump’s policies such as America First and the Working Families Tax Cuts, said federal employment is at its lowest level since 1966, and said the Department of Labor will focus on upskilling and reskilling workers to fill new jobs.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation news release for January 2026 (establishment/CES survey, seasonally adjusted) shows private‑sector employment increased by 172,000 in January 2026 (see Summary Table B and establishment survey data). The Department of Labor press release quoting the Secretary repeats the same 172,000 private‑sector jobs figure. Verdict: True — the official BLS report confirms the claim that 172,000 private‑sector jobs were added in January 2026.

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  1. Update · Feb 12, 2026, 05:40 AMTrue
    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation news release for January 2026 (establishment/CES survey, seasonally adjusted) shows private‑sector employment increased by 172,000 in January 2026 (see Summary Table B and establishment survey data). The Department of Labor press release quoting the Secretary repeats the same 172,000 private‑sector jobs figure. Verdict: True — the official BLS report confirms the claim that 172,000 private‑sector jobs were added in January 2026.
  2. Update · Feb 12, 2026, 04:24 AMTrue
    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation news release for January 2026 (Feb. 11, 2026) reports total nonfarm payroll employment rose 130,000 and Table B shows "Total private" payroll employment increased by 172,000 (seasonally adjusted). The U.S. Department of Labor press statement quoted the same figure ("172,000 private sector jobs added"). Verdict: True — the claim accurately reports the BLS establishment‑survey estimate that private‑sector payroll employment rose by 172,000 in January 2026.
  3. Original article · Feb 11, 2026
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