Other Separations: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
JTU4000OSL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
46.00
Year-over-Year Change
-9.80%
Date Range
12/1/2000 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The 'Other Separations: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities' economic trend measures the number of job separations in the trade, transportation, and utilities sectors, excluding layoffs and discharges. This metric provides insight into labor market dynamics in key economic industries.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This series tracks the number of employment separations due to reasons other than layoffs or discharges, such as voluntary quits, retirements, or transfers, in the trade, transportation, and utilities sectors. It is an important indicator of labor market flexibility and worker confidence in the economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
Historical Context
Economists and policymakers use this trend to assess labor market conditions and worker mobility in major service-providing industries.
Key Facts
- The trade, transportation, and utilities sector accounts for over 20% of U.S. employment.
- Other separations represent around 60% of total separations in this sector.
- The trend reached a peak of 2.6 million separations in 2022.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Other Separations: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities' trend measures job separations in the trade, transportation, and utilities sectors that are not due to layoffs or discharges, such as voluntary quits, retirements, or transfers.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides insight into labor market dynamics and worker confidence in key service-providing industries. It is an important indicator for economists and policymakers assessing employment and economic conditions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers use this trend to assess labor market conditions and worker mobility in major service-providing industries, which can inform economic and workforce policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The JOLTS data is released monthly with a lag of approximately 6 weeks, so there may be delays in the availability of the most recent data.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Other Separations: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (JTU4000OSL), retrieved from FRED.