Data Shows Asian Americans Suffered the Most from Long-Term Unemployment in 2011
Asian Americans have continued to have the highest share of unemployed workers who were unemployed long term when compared with white, black and Hispanic workers – despite the fact that they have higher education levels than these other racial/ethnic groups. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) released an issue brief titled Unfairly disadvantaged? More...
Obama Administration Launches $26 Million Multi-Agency Competition to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing Clusters Across the Nation
14 federal agencies collaborate to enhance global competitiveness of US manufacturers and create jobs WASHINGTON — The Obama administration today announced a $26 million multi-agency Advanced Manufacturing Jobs More...
RIM Expected to Cut 2,000 Jobs
Research In Motion (RIM) will soon announce a major global restructuring that will include at least 2,000 layoffs, according to an article published Sunday by AllThingsD, citing sources close to the company. The More...
Take Action This Memorial Day to Give Back to Members of America’s Military Families
Every day, American Troops and public safety officers work tirelessly to protect our citizens, enforce laws and protect the country. They report for duty knowing the dangers they face and the sacrifices they may More...
Thousands Denied Jobless Aid Under New Florida Law
By: the National Employment Law Project Complaint to U.S. Labor Secretary Says Florida Barriers Are Nation’s Most Severe and Violate Federal Law FLORIDA—New data confirm that unemployed workers in Florida face More...
Jobless Claims Fall to 370,000
There was little change in the number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits last week, suggesting the labor market is on a slow mend. In the week ending May 19, initial jobless claims fell by More...
Hewlett Packard Announces Plans to lay off 27,000 Employees
Hewlett Packard Company on Wednesday announced plans to lay off about 27,000 employees or about 8 percent of its workforce over the next two years as part of a restructuring plan. The Company said the layoffs are More...
US Labor Department Seeks Submissions for Disability Employment App Challenge
By the U.S. Department of Labor WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy today announced the launch of its first disability-related application challenge, which More...
Hewlett-Packard Layoffs Will Push Tech-Sector Job Cuts to Three-Year High
The looming job-cut announcement by computer maker Hewlett-Packard, which is expected to impact 25,000 to 35,000 workers, would push tech-sector job cuts to its highest level in three years, according to tracking More...
College: Weighing the Cost and the Payoff
The cost and benefit analysis of obtaining a college degree has become somewhat of a national debate given the rising costs of student debt. Surveys by the Pew Research Center have presented a portrait of the views More...
