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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.
Unemployment Insurance Isn’t Holding Back the Economy. Inequality Is.
Ending enhanced unemployment benefits didn't get people back to work. It just made them poorer.
AOC Unveils Bill to Extend Unemployment Checks That Kept Millions From Poverty
The bill would extend unemployment benefits that kept millions out of poverty last year until February of 2022.
Unemployment Benefits Created During COVID Reached Workers Historically Shut Out
As COVID unemployment benefits expire, it's clear that they disproportionately helped non-white, low-wage workers.
More People Are Turning Down Low-Paying Jobs With Bad Working Conditions
In the context of the last two months' extraordinary growth, August's weaker jobs gains should not be a surprise.
35 Million People Are Set to Lose Unemployment Benefits on Labor Day
Neither Congress nor the Biden administration seem prepared to do anything about it.