US labor force participation fell to 61.5% in June 2026, the lowest since 1976, as 720,000 people exited the workforce, with the sharpest decline among prime-age workers raising concerns beyond typical retirement and immigration explanations.
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Contact usUS labor force participation fell to 61.5% in June 2026, the lowest since 1976, as 720,000 people exited the workforce, with the sharpest decline among prime-age workers raising concerns beyond typical retirement and immigration explanations.