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The Scary Economic Trend Making Americans More Job-Insecure Than Ever
Under-the-table, off-the-books work has become the norm for many.
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Inflation Hawks: The Job Killers at the Fed
Many in the financial industry couldn't care less about unemployment. They don't want to risk any inflation that could erode the value of their wealth.
Job Growth Slows in July
Wage growth slowed slightly in the last quarter to 1.8 percent from 2.0 percent in the last year.
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Young Latin Americans Face Spiral of Unemployment, Poverty
In Latin America, young people are the main link in the chain of poverty leading from one generation to the next.
Strong Job Growth Continues in June
Wage growth has been more rapid for production workers than their supervisors.
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Hamster-Wheel Economics 101
Joblessness is down because new jobs are being created, but lots of new jobs don't pay enough to support a small family.
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Does Feminism Have a Class Problem?
There is little reason to have faith that Sheryl Sandberg-style “trickle-down” feminism will benefit the masses any more than its economic equivalent has.
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Why Do Coal Mining Jobs Matter So Much More Than Jobs Lost to Trade?
While it is good to see the media paying attention to this job loss in the coal industry and its implications for families and communities, this concern is a …
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Economy Adds 217,000 Jobs in May; Unemployment Stable at 6.3 Percent
The index of hours worked past its pre-recession peak for the first time in May.
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Scrimping on Women’s Pay
Low-paying jobs are growing faster than decent-paying jobs, and more women than men are getting measly wages.