US worker output rises at best pace in 4 years

By Associated Press, Josh Boak

Published December 16, 2013 5:00am ET

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US worker output rises at best pace in 4 years — The government issues its second and final estimate of worker productivity and labor costs in the July-September quarter on Monday. (AP/Lenny Ignelzi) | Lenny Ignelzi

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. workers boosted their productivity from July through September at the fastest pace since the end of 2009, adding to signs of stronger economic growth.

The Labor Department said Monday that productivity increased at a 3 percent annual rate in the third quarter. That’s up from an initial estimate of 1.9 percent and much stronger than the 1.8 percent rate from April through June.

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