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Misleading Unemployment Numbers and the Neoliberal Ruse of “Labor Flexibility”
There's no evidence of overall economic improvement under Trump.
Unemployment Falls to 3.8 Percent in May, Wage Growth Remains Modest
The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in more than 48 years.
Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9 Percent, but Wage Growth Remains Weak
In spite of the drop in unemployment, other aspects of the report were less encouraging.
The World Bank’s Troubling Vision for the Future of Work
The bank advocates extensive labor market deregulation.
Quit Rates Jump to 17-Year High in March
This is also coinciding with some evidence of an uptick in wage growth.
Prime-Age Employment Rate Surges in February
Workers outside the workforce will return in response to a strong labor market.
Large Jump in African American Unemployment Rate Brings It Back to Year-Ago Level
The African American unemployment rate jumped to 7.7 percent.
Would the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Be the Job Creator Its TV Ads Claim?
The project's developers are touting the project's job-creation potential.
Strong Job Growth Continues in November; Prime-Age Employment Rate Hits New High for Recovery
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported somewhat stronger than expected job growth in November.
Help the Women of Walmart Today
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