text: "Hawaii’s labor force, which includes people who are employed, those who are unemployed but actively seeking work, and those who are self-­employed, fell last month to 690,400 from 693,250 in July."
  
  Again, STOP talking about unemployment rate and START talking about employment PARTICIPATION rate.  The difference in the figures above could indicate 3,000 more people who have settled into their entitlement lifestyles and are now just sitting at home.