Between February 2020 and June 2022, the US labor market experienced the deepest downturn on record followed by the fastest recovery in at least a century. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every corner of the economy. Yet, in just two years, the labor market rebounded with remarkable speed, marking a historic recovery that continues to reshape both employment trends and the broader economy. …The path of recovery varied widely across industries. Among all the major industries, the leisure and hospitality sector was hit the hardest, losing approximately 8.2 million jobs—nearly half their workforce—in just two months. …Construction lost around 1.09 million jobs but has experienced a robust recovery, now standing at 109% of the February 2020 level. …The mining and logging sector, which lost 145,000 jobs, continues to lag, with employment still at just 89% of its February 2020 level. These industries continue to face challenges in returning to their pre-pandemic workforce size.