Here's a fact, or two facts: back when unemployment was very low (unemployment at 2.0) the Jobless rate was nearly 5%. The disconnect is explained with links. A fascinating difference in data. So when Jobless rate is quoted you are being spun. When unemployment rate is quoted you are also being spun. Go here, you'll learn something. BTW, the New York Times is the one that has been on top of this for a while.