unemployment

Boehner, Republicans Sick the Dogs on the Obama Stimulus Package

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - July 2, 2009

Maybe the Democratic Congress's many expensive trips were meant to find them. more >>

Unemployment Reaches 9.5 Percent, Highest in 26 Years

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - July 2, 2009

The increase keeps the country on track to hit 10 percent unemployment by year's end. more >>

Why the June Jobs Report Is So Depressing

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - July 2, 2009

The Labor Department data show lower wages, lower hours, and more job cuts. more >>

Unemployment Claims Drop, Another Sign of Possible Economic Turnaround

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - June 18, 2009

But first-time claims go up again. more >>

Job Cuts Peak in March, but Employment in the US Is Still Shrinking - US News and World Report

Opinion - June 11, 2009

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Unemployment Numbers Show Obama's Stimulus Is Sinking With the Economy

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - June 8, 2009

Either the White House was wrong or the stimulus just isn't working. more >>

Obama Ramps Up Stimulus to Create 600,000 More Jobs

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

With the unemployment rate at 9.4 percent for May, the president pledges to get people back to work. 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 >>

How the Job Numbers Complicate Obama’s Agenda

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - May 8, 2009

The economy is getting worse at a slower pace--but it's still awful more >>

April Jobs Report: What You Need to Know

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - May 8, 2009

Another month of big job losses in most sectors, but with a couple of potential bright spots. 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 >>

IMF's Top Economist: Recession and High Unemployment Likely to Persist

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 30, 2009

Olivier Blanchard says there are signs of a turnaround, but more global stimulus measures are needed. more >>

Obama’s Economic Hits and Misses

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - April 27, 2009

In 100 days, he’s put together a vast recovery program. That doesn’t mean it will work. more >>

Majority of Unemployed Americans Are Not Receiving Benefits

Opinion - April 9, 2009

A look at the percentage of unemployed workers not receiving unemployment benefits. more >>

Laid Off? Check Here

Money - April 6, 2009

If you're looking to get off the ground, these are the first steps. more >>

As Unemployment Goes, So Goes Commercial Real Estate

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 3, 2009

Companies are getting rid of office space at a near-record pace. more >>

Unemployment Rate Jumps to 8.5 Percent in March

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 3, 2009

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 663,000 jobs were cut in March. more >>

New Jersey Wants to Make Teachers Out of Wall Street's Unemployed

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - March 20, 2009

The N.J. legislature approved a pilot program that offers an alternative way to earn certification. more >>

Men More Likely to Lose Their Jobs Than Women

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - March 12, 2009

Men are the hardest hit by the economic downturn. more >>

Why Don't the Unemployed In Detroit Get Jobs in Ann Arbor? They Lack the Skills

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - March 9, 2009

Why don't the unemployed in Detroit work in Ann Arbor? Presumably they don't have the skills. more >>

February's Jobs Report: What You Need to Know About the Big Jump in Unemployment

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - March 6, 2009

Another month of big job losses in most sectors, but there may be a couple of bright spots. more >>

In a Recession, Hiring Celebrity-Style Coaching Pays

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - March 3, 2009

Professionals pay experts to shape their image and careers in response to the recession. more >>

Hot Docs: Poll Shows Rising Job Fears, Weak Afghan Weapons Tracking

By Henry J. Reske - Nation & World - February 17, 2009

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Stop Hyperventilating Over Unemployment

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - February 6, 2009

After all the corporate bloodletting, the job numbers are hardly surprising more >>