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Ever-Growing Millions of Americans Face Eviction and Hunger. Will Congress Act?
Absent quick congressional action amid a worsening pandemic, millions of Americans are staring into an economic abyss.
Unemployment Falls to 6.9 Percent — But Don’t Expect Improvements to Last
With COVID-19 numbers hitting new records almost daily, the future is anything but certain when it comes to employment.
Capitalism Made Women of Color More Vulnerable to the COVID Recession
One in nine Black and Latina women age 20 and over became unemployed last month.
Economy Adds an Abysmal 661,000 Jobs as Further Layoffs Loom
The large jump in long-term unemployment and people leaving the labor force are ominous signs for the future.
Official Statistics Show Wage Growth, But That’s Due to Low-Wage Job Losses
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco says the recent spike in wage growth is an "illusion."
Less Than Half of Jobs Lost at Start of Pandemic Have Been Recovered
The economic downturn continues to hit the most disadvantaged groups hardest.
Trump Touts Stock Market Gains That Benefit the Wealthy as Americans Suffer
Trump is following in a U.S. political tradition that falsely equates what’s good for the rich with what’s good for all.
Black Workers Face Higher Joblessness, But Are Less Likely to Get Unemployment
Making part-time and gig workers eligible for unemployment benefits hasn’t solved a huge racial disparity.
Progressive Group Projects Photos of Jobless Workers Onto Hotel Near RNC
Earlier this month, congressional leaders and the Trump White House allowed a key lifeline to lapse as hunger surged.
Trump Boasts About Economy But New Unemployment Claims Surpassed a Million
Long-term unemployment could become a serious problem as the pandemic-induced recession drags on.