Unemployment Rising
Friday, December 05, 2008
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The U.S. economy shed more than 500 thousand jobs in November. As NBR New York bureau chief Scott Gurvey reports, economists say the dramatic increase in unemployment signals a bleak future.
Related NBR Stories & Links
- 11-13-08: One Working Man's Unemployment Story
- 11-07-08: The Nation's Unemployment Rate Soars to Historic Highs
- 09-05-08: As Unemployment Surges So Do Fears About the Housing Crisis
- 08-01-08: The Unemployment Picture Shows Signs of Recession
External Links/Articles*
- Employment Situation Summary
This is the economic news release issued on December 5, 2008 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Deparement of Labor. The release details the dramatic decline in employment in the U.S. in November 2008. - Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. This links to the December 3, 2008 "Beige Book" report released by the Fed. It is a summary of economic activity in different regions of the U.S. It includes a discussion of labor markets. - Local Area Unemployment Statistics
This section of the Bureau of Labor Statistics website includes unemployment rates in the 50 states.
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