News Alert: U.S. economy adds 69,000 jobs in May; Unemployment rate rises to 8.2 percent

	Friday, June 1, 2012 8:42:58 AM NEWS ALERT U.S. economy adds 69,000 jobs in May; Unemployment rate rises to 8.2 percent U.S. employers created 69,000 jobs in May, the fewest in a year. The unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent from 8.1 percent in April, the first increase in 11 months. The dismal jobs figures could fan fears that the economy is sputtering. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/us-employers-likely-added-jobs-at-a-modest-pace-for-third-straight-month-in-may/2012/06/01/gJQAPrwF6U_story.html Or visit washingtonpost.com. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071  ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy