Department of Labor

Why the July Jobs Report Signals Hope

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - August 7, 2009

Labor Department data show the pace of job cuts is slowing more than economists expected. more >>

Unemployment, Home Sales Numbers Send Mixed Signals

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 28, 2009

Unemployment claims fell 13,000 last week. more >>

Unemployment Rate Climbs to 8.9 Percent

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 8, 2009

Employers slashed fewer jobs in April than they had in six months. more >>

ADP Employment Report Shows Job Losses Slowing

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 6, 2009

The Labor Department will release its unemployment numbers Friday. more >>

5 Jobs That May Be Your Best Shot at Finding Work

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - April 23, 2009

At a time when there's no easy job, there are some jobs that are definitely easier than others. more >>

What the March Jobs Report Means For You

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - April 3, 2009

This month's job losses met expectations, but employers are still relentlessly slashing payrolls. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Hilda Solis

By Danielle Burton - Nation & World - February 13, 2009

Solis is President Barack Obama's pick to be secretary of labor. more >>

Labor Union Bosses’ Secret Slush Funds to Be Laid Bare

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - October 7, 2008

Long-hidden accounts will finally be opened up to the public. more >>

Data Points: Unemployment

Opinion - October 7, 2008

The unemployment rate has increased 1.4 percent in the past 12 months. more >>

Job Losses: More of the Same in October

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - October 3, 2008

Even bullish economists expect continued problems in the labor market. more >>

September Jobs Report: What You Need to Know

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - October 3, 2008

U.S. payrolls continue to shed jobs. September losses were worst since March 2003. more >>

The Labor Market in Your State

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - August 15, 2008

Michigan leads the U.S. with its 8.5 percent unemployment rate. more >>

July CPI Report: What You Need to Know

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - August 14, 2008

The inflation index rose to a 17-year high last month. more >>

The July Jobs Report: What It Means for You

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - August 1, 2008

6 takes on what today's employment report means for the economic road ahead. more >>

Biz Buzz: Jobless Claims Dip, UBS Raises Capital, and Other Business News

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - May 22, 2008

Today's business headlines. more >>

Productivity Steps Up

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - May 7, 2008

A 2.2 percent first-quarter increase is a welcome surprise. more >>

The Feds' Fantasy Statistics

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 16, 2008

Feds' economic figures aren't connected to reality. more >>

Wholesale Prices Rise Again

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - April 15, 2008

March sees huge increase. more >>

Behind the Bad News on Jobs

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - April 4, 2008

The economy loses 80,000 more positions in March. more >>

Jobless Claims Surge

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - April 3, 2008

New filings for unemployment benefits hit a two-year high. more >>

Inflation Takes a Month Off

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - March 14, 2008

The consumer price index shows steady prices in February. more >>

Ouch! Jobs Report Is a Worrisome Sign

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - March 7, 2008

But the low unemployment rate still leaves room for hope that a recession can be avoided. more >>

Worrisome Productivity Numbers

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - March 5, 2008

After huge gains from 1998 through 2004, this key economic indicator has downshifted. more >>

Compensating Overtime Employees

Money - February 19, 2008

Here's why one entrepreneur hired on an HR person to take care of overtime pay. more >>

A Bit of Sun: Trade Up, Jobless Claims Down

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - February 14, 2008

Healthy U.S. exports narrow deficit, and a resilient job market continues to give the economy a boost. more >>