Slashed Jobs Sally
Cartoon Meme on Historic 911K Job Revision in U.S. Labor Data
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Economy
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Concept
A darkly funny illustration of Slashed Jobs Sally, a grotesque cartoon character chopping through a bar graph of U.S. job growth with oversized scissors labeled "BLS." This meme captures the shock over the recent 911,000-job downward revision reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, poking fun at the chaotic economic narrative and Federal Reserve policy debates.Original Story
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued a shocking revision to its employment data, revealing the economy had 911,000 fewer jobs than initially reported for the year ending March 2025. This represents the biggest downward revision since 2000, sparking debate over the health of the labor market and adding pressure on the Federal Reserve as it considers future interest rate cuts.Full Story