Rep. Barbara Lee justified her call for a $50 federal minimum wage this week by pointing out how expensive living expenses are in her state.
Read More Calif: Dem Rep. Barbara Lee Defends Demand To Make Minimum Wage $50/HourTag: JOBS
U.S. Economy Added 353,000 Jobs In January, Labor Department Report Claims
In a surprising increase, the U.S. economy added an influx of new career positions even though unemployment rates have stayed steady.
Read More U.S. Economy Added 353,000 Jobs In January, Labor Department Report ClaimsThe Real Story on the December 2023 Jobs Report
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Read More The Real Story on the December 2023 Jobs ReportArgentinian Pres. Milei Cuts 5K Gov’t Jobs In One Day
Argentina’s new president continues to pursue his “shock” reforms to the country’s economy as unions vow to fight the change.
Read More Argentinian Pres. Milei Cuts 5K Gov’t Jobs In One DayU.S. Inflation Rose 3.1% In November, Above Federal Reserve’s Target
The Federal Reserve’s long-term objective for U.S. inflation was persistently exceeded in November, with 3.1% growth, supporting central bankers’ arguments to maintain current interest rates this spring.
Read More U.S. Inflation Rose 3.1% In November, Above Federal Reserve’s TargetUS job openings hit more than 2-1/2-year low as labor market cools
U.S. job openings fell to more than a 2-1/2-year low in October, the strongest sign yet that higher interest rates were dampening demand for workers.
Read More US job openings hit more than 2-1/2-year low as labor market cools