Hiring slowed markedly in June, falling short of economists' expectations and displaying a wobbly labor market amid elevated inflation set off by the Iran War.
The data may help determine whether the Fed will cut interest rates this month.
The newly elected mayor announced there would be a citywide hiring freeze, with the exception of first responders, as San Francisco faces a projected $876 million two-year financial deficit.
A fresh jobs report marked the final piece of major economic data before Election Day. However, the data offers little more than a blurry snapshot of the U.S. economy due to the one-off disruptions last month.
Although demand for lifeguards is high, one parks superintendent said incentives have led to a successful recruitment season this year.
There are 789 vacant positions across the city of Oakland, according to an October 2023 staffing report that's compiled twice a year. That's more than 18% of positions across all city departments.