News Analysis | Economy & Labor “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. By Mark Trahant , IndianCountryToday February 10, 2022 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor January Sees Strong Job Growth as Omicron Leads to Cuts in Hours, Not Jobs There's little evidence that wage growth is slowing. By Dean Baker , CenterforEconomicandPolicyResearch February 4, 2022 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor 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. By Sasha Abramsky , Truthout January 11, 2022 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor 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. By Dean Baker , CenterforEconomicandPolicyResearch January 7, 2022 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Marginalized Workers Facing Labor Market Discrimination See Largest Jobs Gains The most disadvantaged workers are seeing the greatest declines in unemployment. By Dean Baker , CenterforEconomicandPolicyResearch December 3, 2021 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Drop in Unemployment Rate Larger Than Expected in Solid Jobs Report Strong wage growth has also continued, especially for low-paid workers. By Dean Baker , CenterforEconomicandPolicyResearch November 5, 2021 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections 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. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout October 15, 2021 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor 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. By Sharon Zhang , Truthout October 12, 2021 Truthout
News | Economy & Labor Ending Unemployment Benefits Had Little Impact on Job Growth A mixed jobs report shows many of the lowest-paying industries are losing jobs. By Dean Baker , CenterforEconomicandPolicyResearch October 8, 2021 Truthout
Op-Ed | Economy & Labor 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. By Luis Feliz Leon & Dan DiMaggio , LaborNotes October 2, 2021 Truthout