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News Articles: labor market

A cyclist rides past a "Now Hiring" sign posted on a business storefront in San Gabriel, Calif., on Aug. 21, 2024. U.S. employers added 142,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%.

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  • Economy

The latest jobs data provides a really confusing picture. Here are 4 things to know

There was both good news — and bad news — in the latest jobs report, providing an unclear picture as the Federal Reserve weighs how much to cut interest rates.

September 06, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Job seekers attend a job fair in Sunrise, Fl., on June 26, 2024. Employers added only 114,000 jobs last month, well below expectations, raising fears about the economy.

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  • Economy

Why a weaker jobs market is sparking recession fears

U.S. employers added just 114,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The weaker-than-expected report is adding to fears of an economic slowdown.

August 02, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
The U.S. job market held up well in 2023, despite rising interest rates. Employers added 2.7 million jobs last year and unemployment remained under 4% throughout the year.

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  • Economy

U.S. unemployment has been under 4% for the longest streak since the Vietnam War

U.S. employers added 216,000 jobs in December, as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%. The labor market proved resilient in 2023, despite rising interest rates.

January 05, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
A person works at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Mich. on Sept. 20, 2022. U.S. employers created 199,000 jobns last month, higher than in October, in part as UAW workers returned to work after a strike against the Big Three automakers.

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  • Business

The labor market stays robust, with employers adding 199,000 jobs last month

U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in November, higher than the 150,000 jobs created in the previous month, reflecting in part the return of striking UAW and Hollywood workers.

December 08, 2023
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Workers picket outside a Ford plant in Chicago on Oct. 10, 2023. The U.S. created 150,000 jobs in October, marking a slowdown from the previous month, partly as a result of the UAW strikes.

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  • Business

Job growth slowed last month, partly over the impact of the UAW strikes

The U.S. added 150,000 jobs last month, slowing down from the blistering pace seen in September. The drop was partly the result of an unprecedented autoworkers' strike.

November 03, 2023
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  • Scott Horsley
A customer walks by a "Now Hiring" sign posted in front of a store in Novato, Calif., on April 7, 2023. Employers added far more jobs than expected in September, showcasing the country's resilient jobs market.

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  • Business

The job market was stunningly strong in September

Employers added 336,000 jobs in September, far more than expected. It's good news for people looking for work, but the strong labor market could complicate the Fed's fight against inflation.

October 06, 2023
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Construction workers prepare steel for a crane at construction site in New York City on May 18, 2023.

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  • Business

The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, showing that hiring is slowing but still solid

U.S. employers added 209,000 jobs in June, marking another respectable month of job growth, though it was slower than in previous months.

July 07, 2023
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Hand holding a college diploma.

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  • News

Georgia Senate backs bill to cut degrees needed for jobs

The Georgia Senate is supporting a bill instructing state agencies to not require a college degree for jobs unless truly necessary. The Senate voted 49-1 for Senate Bill 3 on Thursday.

February 09, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Bruce Thompson

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  • Economy

Georgia jobless rate stays flat in December

Georgia’s unemployment rate remained flat at 3% last month, Bruce Thompson, the state’s new commissioner of labor, reported Thursday.

January 20, 2023
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  • Dave Williams
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data Wednesday that shows continued high job openings.

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  • Business

The jobs market still favors workers, despite fears of an economic slowdown

It's still a worker's job market, with 11.3 million open jobs at the end of May, according to new data from the Labor Department.

July 06, 2022
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By:
  • Jacqueline GaNun
Refugees from war-torn regions of Ukraine board a coach to Warsaw at a coach station on Saturday in Lviv, Ukraine. A U.N. agency estimates that nearly 5 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since Russia first invaded in late February.

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  • Europe

Among the many losses of the war in Ukraine: nearly 5 million jobs

The International Labour Organization says employment losses could increase to seven million if hostilities continue, but that rapid recovery would be possible if fighting were to stop immediately.

May 12, 2022
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Dean Burrows runs Gear Motions, which makes precision gears for machines. He has had to turn down some orders because he can't find enough workers.

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  • Economy

Finding Workers Is Harder Than Ever. The Economic Impact Could Be Significant

Employers hired more than 1.8 million workers in June and July. But millions of others are still on the sidelines. That's leading to long wait times and is forcing some businesses to turn down orders.

August 21, 2021
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  • Scott Horsley
Jonathan Caballero is among the millions of workers who are rethinking how they want to live their lives after the pandemic. He has found a new job that won't require a long commute.

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  • Business

As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit'

People are leaving their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility and more happiness. A record 4 million workers quit just in April.

June 24, 2021
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By:
  • Andrea Hsu
State lawmakers and worker advocates shout, “Open up these doors!” during a protest outside the Georgia Department of Labor office in Atlanta on May 19, 2021.

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  • Economy

Georgia Labor Advocates Push To Keep $300 Federal Unemployment Benefit

Labor advocates and state lawmakers in Georgia called on Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday to reverse his decision to end expanded federal unemployment benefits next month, saying the move would hurt low-wage workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 19, 2021
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By:
  • Beau Evans
Millions of women have left the workforce during the pandemic as schools stopped in-person learning. In an NPR interview, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says the recovery hinges on women returning to work.

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  • Economy

Getting Women Back To Work Is Key To A Strong Recovery, Labor Secretary Says

Millions of women have left the workforce during the pandemic as schools stopped in-person learning. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says the recovery hinges on women returning to work.

May 08, 2021
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By:
  • Michel Martin
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