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U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,00 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.

Millions of Americans remain unemployed because of the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and for many, things might seem bleak. Employment and staffing firms like Adecco USA want to help Americans regain some hope. Amy Glaser, Senior VP at Adecco USA, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to discuss the job market in 2021.

The December jobs report out this morning, revealing the U.S. lost 140,000 jobs in the month of December. It is a significant decline, after adding 245,000 jobs in the month prior. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7%. Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, joined On the Job: The December Jobs Report for more on these numbers.