text: Employment Costs Edge Up in Third Quarter (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. employment costs rose by\slightly less than expected in the third quarter this year, up\0.9 percent, as benefit costs posted their smallest rise since\early 2002, a government report showed on Friday.
inputs: Employment Costs Edge Up in Third Quarter (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. employment costs rose by\slightly less than expected in the third quarter this year, up\0.9 percent, as benefit costs posted their smallest rise since\early 2002, a government report showed on Friday.