Hitler implemented several economic policies to reduce unemployment and strengthen the German military. He banned trade unions, arrested union leaders, and established the German Labour Front to control workers. While unemployment fell from 6 million to 1 million, wages did not increase and workers faced longer hours. New jobs were created through public works projects and rearmament, but the economy remained dependent on war preparation and did not achieve self-sufficiency. Overall, Hitler reduced unemployment in the short term but failed to improve the overall German economy.