I don't believe that these numbers are accurate. From what I am seeing, the real number has to be much higher. Right now I know more unemployed people than employed people. Medical and government jobs are safe for the time being, but virtually every other sector is in bad shape. Lots of mechanics, carpenters, electricians, etc. are out of work. Because consumer spending is down, there is little hope that the situation will improve any time soon. Thanks, US government, for exporting our manufacturing base and our future!