If, when surveyed by the BLS, they say that they are working (part time, whatever) or have looked for work in the last six weeks, they are counted as "in the la

If, when surveyed by the BLS, they say that they are working (part time, whatever) or have looked for work in the last six weeks, they are counted as "in the labor force". (New jargon: "economically active".) Unemployment figures are subject to more massage.