Applications for Jobless Benefits Falls Slightly, Manufacturing Slows
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell slightly, and manufacturing in the Philadelphia region decreased, pointing to a weakening economy. In the week ending June 16, the Labor More...
Home Care Workers Deserve Protections
By Catherine Ruckelshaus, Special to CNN updated 8:08 AM EDT, Mon June 11, 2012 (CNN) — Five years ago Monday, the Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to a hardworking woman from Queens, New York. Evelyn More...
Bernanke: Fed to Closely Monitor the Economy
Jobless benefits filed by American workers fell for the first time in over a month; however, the overall level is still higher than past months, leading the Feds to closely monitor the economy closely. The weak More...
Jobless Benefits Rise Suggesting Slow Job Growth
U.S. job growth increased only slightly last month and claims for jobless benefits rose last week, suggesting the labor market is slowing down, after strong growth early in the year. In the week ending May 26, initial 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...
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...
US Jobless Claims Remain Stable
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits last week held at levels suggesting signs for a weak economic recovery. In the week ending May 12, initial claims for unemployment benefits More...
New York has emerged as “The New Tech City”
Silicon Valley is home to many of the world’s largest technology corporations and continues to be the leading hub for high-tech innovation and development. Now New York has surpassed Boston and falls second in More...
Labor Market Concerns Ease Off as Jobless Claims Fall
The number of American filing new applications for jobless claims fell last week, easing concerns the labor market was weakening after slow growth in April. In the week ending May 5, initial claims for jobless benefits More...
Labor Dept: 2012 Theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment today announced the official theme for October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month: “A Strong Workforce More...
