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The jobs market still favors workers, despite fears of an economic slowdown

It's still a worker's job market, with 11.3 million open jobs at the end of May, according to new data from the Labor Department.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data Wednesday that shows continued high job openings.

Workers looking for new jobs have plenty of options, despite recent layoffs and hiring slowdowns in key parts of the economy.

There were 11.3 million open jobs at the end of May, the Bureau of

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