
There had been early signs of a World Cup jobs boom, but hospitality jobs declined in June A World Cup jobs boom has failed to materialise, with employment in restaurants, bars and hotels across the US falling in June. Analysts had expected the tournament, being hosted jointly by the US, Canada and Mexico, to lead to an increase in leisure and hospitality jobs. But the sector saw a decline of 61,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said on Thursday.
Main Idea: US hospitality jobs fell in June, surprising analysts who expected the World Cup to lift hiring.
Key Points:
Fewer hospitality jobs can mean less income for workers and weaker sales for local bars, restaurants, and hotels in US communities.
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Cited for an analyst forecast about World Cup-related job growth, but only as background analysis.
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