The U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5 percent in April, according to figures released by the Labor Department on Friday. But does that tell the whole story?
On jobs Friday, the government puts out a ton of economic and employment-related data, each of which provides a certain perspective on the country's economic situation. Economists look past the official employment rate (also know as the "U-3" number) to metrics that provide more nuanced views of employment.