Mar 24 U.S. jobless claims hit lowest level in over 50 years By Matt Ott, Associated Press The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market continues to show strength in the midst of rising costs and an ongoing virus pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 04 U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February in sign of economic health By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February, another solid gain that underscored the economy's robust health as the omicron wave fades and more Americans venture out to spend at restaurants, shops and hotels despite surging inflation. Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: Biden speaks on infrastructure and jobs in Duluth, Minnesota By Darlene Superville, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden is trying to regain his political footing by rallying support for his domestic agenda even as he confronts the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: Biden touts electric vehicle charging plant to be built in Tennessee By Associated Press President Joe Biden is celebrating the announcement that an Australian electric vehicle charging company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Tennessee, calling it "great news" for American workers and "for the planet."… Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Biden gives remarks and signs executive order on labor agreements for federal projects By Associated Press President Joe Biden gave remarks and signed an executive order Friday on labor agreements for federal projects, affecting nearly 200,000 workers. Continue reading
Feb 04 U.S. employers shrug off omicron, add 467,000 jobs in January By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Labor Department’s Friday report also showed the unemployment rate ticked up to 4 percent from 3.9 percent. Job gains in December were also revised much higher. Continue reading
Jan 20 Number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rises to 286,000 By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market. Continue reading
Nov 12 For 2nd straight month, Americans quit jobs at a record pace By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, while businesses and other employers continued to post a near-record number of available jobs. Continue reading
Oct 27 2021 isn’t the rebound year New Orleans needed By Roby Chavez Parades are rolling and brass bands are back. Music venues are sold out again and mouth-watering Cajun and Creole dishes are being served up in packed restaurants in New Orleans. With its culture economy, the city is trying to rally… Continue reading
Sep 10 5 Stories: What’s behind the ‘Great Resignation,’ recycled tents for refugees and other stories you missed By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin Thousands of discarded tents from a UK music festival are repurposed for refugees, global chip shortages prompt General Motors to shut down assembly plants and why women are posting videos about taking out their own IUDs. Check out these stories… Continue reading