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
The number of public-sector and self-employed workers is on the rise
Average hourly wages saw a slight decline