Description/Abstract
The June 2026 Employment Situation of Veterans report from Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highlights a softening labor market for veterans in June 2026. Veteran unemployment rose from 3.2% in May to 4.1% in June, matching the national unemployment rate but representing a notable monthly increase. Post-9/11 veterans experienced a rise from 4.1% to 4.8%. Younger veterans faced the greatest challenges, with unemployment among those ages 18–24 increasing sharply to 17.4%. Unemployment also increased among veterans ages 25–34 and 55–64. By gender, rates rose for both men and women, though female veterans maintained a lower unemployment rate than nonveteran women. Racial and ethnic trends were mixed: unemployment increased among Black and Asian veterans, while Hispanic veterans saw improvement. The report notes that veterans remain concentrated in older age groups and cautions that subgroup estimates can fluctuate significantly month to month.
Document Type
Brief
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
1 page
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Veterans, IVMF, Employment, Employment situation of veterans, Veterans in the workforce
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
7-8-2026
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, "The Employment Situation of Veterans: June 2026" (2026). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 524.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/524
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