Oct 06 In a sign of economic resilience, U.S. employers added 336,000 jobs in September By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Friday's report from the Labor Department showed that hiring last month jumped from a 227,000 increase in August, which was revised sharply higher. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 9:27 Occupational licensing hurts job prospects for people with criminal records By Cat Wise, Sam Weber Being employed has proven to reduce the chances that people who have recently left prison will reoffend. But for many, jobs that require a state license or certificate can be difficult or even impossible to obtain, even as dozens of… Continue watching
Sep 01 WATCH: Biden gives remarks after economy adds 187,000 jobs in slowing but steady growth By Associated Press President Joe Biden will deliver remarks after the August jobs report shows economy added 187,000 positions, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed. Continue reading
Sep 01 Economy adds 187,000 jobs in August despite Federal Reserve’s high interest rates By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The nation's employers added a healthy 187,000 jobs in August in a sign of a still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 6:17 Why unpaid internships still exist despite hardships for young workers By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships lead to full-time jobs. But 47 percent of U.S. interns were unpaid in 2022, creating… Continue watching
Aug 04 U.S. economy adds 187,000 new jobs, fewer than expected but unemployment down By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press U.S. employers added 187,000 last month, fewer than expected, as the higher interest rates continued to weigh on the economy. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient. Continue reading
Jul 07 U.S. adds 209,000 jobs in June, a slowing in hiring but a sign of economy’s resilience By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, a sign that the economy's resilience is confounding the Federal Reserve's drive to slow growth and inflation. The… Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 7:27 Why several states are pushing to loosen child labor restrictions By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young The U.S. government found child labor violations involving over 3,800 minors in 2022. At the same time, some states say there is too much regulation of child labor. Katherine Walts, director of the Center for the Human Rights of Children… Continue watching
May 05 Watch 6:15 Jobs report shows strong employment growth but many still choosing gig economy By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes The U.S. labor market is again showing signs of resilience and unexpected strength amid other economic clouds. The latest report found job growth higher than expected in April with 253,000 new jobs spread throughout many sectors of the economy. Paul… Continue watching
May 05 U.S. adds over a quarter million jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press America’s employers added a robust 253,000 jobs in April, evidence of a labor market that still shows surprising strength despite rising interest rates, chronically high inflation and a banking crisis that could weaken the economy. Continue reading