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The US Labor Market Is Deteriorating for Black Men
A two-to-one ratio of Black unemployment to white unemployment is a national outrage.
Unemployment Is Falling, But Jobs Aren’t Going to Black Workers
While the drop in the unemployment rate is good news, there are some aspects of the report that are disturbing.
Pete Buttigieg Trivializes the Impact of Trade on US Job Losses
The Democratic presidential candidate has been telling audiences a very big lie.
Economy Adds 196,000 Jobs in March Amid Signs of Slowing Wage Growth
The employment-to-population ratio for men between 25 to 34 jumped 0.8 percentage points, a new high for recovery.
Amazon HQ2: Why New Yorkers Were Right to Be Skeptical
Companies often agree to create jobs in exchange for economic incentives and then back away from their promises.
Yes, Low Unemployment Does Raise Wages
The low unemployment rate gives increased bargaining power even to relatively disadvantaged workers.
New York City Could Pave Way for More Paid Leave in US
The average work year in the United States is more than 25 percent longer than in many European countries.
Economy Adds 312,000 Jobs in December and Wage Growth Creeps Upward
In spite of the strong job growth, the unemployment rate edged up to 3.9 percent.
Why Do We Demolish Buildings Instead of Deconstructing Them for Re-Use?
Dismantling buildings to preserve the reusable parts within keeps materials out of landfills and creates jobs.
Truckers Spend the Holidays Driving Too Much for Too Little Pay
It’s not uncommon for a driver to work 50 hours and earn $0.