Last month, 61.2% of American adults had jobs
The job growth was powered by the goods-producing sector
Full-time employment rose by 38,400 jobs, while the number of part-time jobs fell by 3,200
Consumer spending appeared to aid gains in the retail and hospitality sectors
The number of available positions rose 3.3%
Women more likely than men to work freelance
The loss in jobs came as both full-time and part-time employment decreased
The unemployment rate matches a half-century low
The losses were driven by the manufacturing and construction sectors
Unemployment remains near a five-decade low