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“Stunning Jobs Report” Ignores Acute Unemployment Among Native Americans
Rosy labor market reports are ignoring the plight of Native American workers, who face "crisis levels" of unemployment.
January Sees Strong Job Growth as Omicron Leads to Cuts in Hours, Not Jobs
There's little evidence that wage growth is slowing.
Republicans Only Extend Unemployment When It Protects Anti-Vaxxers
This is the very same GOP that has been pillaging the safety net in order to provide tax cuts to the rich.
Unemployment Falls, Wages Grow for Most Disadvantaged in Strong Jobs Report
The unemployment rate fell another 0.3 percentage points in December, bringing it down to 3.9 percent.
Marginalized Workers Facing Labor Market Discrimination See Largest Jobs Gains
The most disadvantaged workers are seeing the greatest declines in unemployment.
Drop in Unemployment Rate Larger Than Expected in Solid Jobs Report
Strong wage growth has also continued, especially for low-paid workers.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams GOP for Lying About Effects of Unemployment Insurance
"Conservatives love to act like they’re ‘fiscally savvy’” while ignoring factors forcing people out of work, she said.
Restaurant, Hospitality Workers Quit in Droves in August as COVID Surged
Resignations surged to 4.3 million in August, with large proportions of quits coming from the hospitality industry.
Ending Unemployment Benefits Had Little Impact on Job Growth
A mixed jobs report shows many of the lowest-paying industries are losing jobs.
Amid Labor Shortage and Supply Chain Disruption, Workers Have Historic Leverage
This favorable labor market is an opportunity for workers and unions to undo concessions or to win long-sought demands.