Economic Security
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U.S. carmakers struggle
Detroit automakers and UAW agree to new wage system for workers, which they hope will bring jobs back to U.S.
Job tips for a tough economy
Things look bleak for the thousands of financial workers -- career advice for financial professionals who are -- or will be -- pounding the pavement....The bailout and taxpayers' money
How the $700 billion for a proposed bailout of financial firms could affect taxpayers....Wall Street turmoil, Main Street worries
AIG and Lehman Brothers -- the latest economic crisis and what's at stake for ordinary Americans. ...Real-world implications of bailing out Fannie and Freddie
The government's takeover of mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac very real effects on mortgage holders and seekers, and taxpayers. ...Status of the American worker declines
"New York Times" labor and workplace issues reporter Steven Greenhouse examines the decline in the status and treatment of American workers in his book, "The Big Squeeze."...The latest energy saving trend: the four-day work week
We can thank rising energy prices, the current economic slump and global warming for the latest trend: the four-day work week....Entering the workforce after college
A look at the cost versus the value of a college education for young people entering the current job market....Unemployment and credit card debt
Americans have racked up $14 billion dollars in credit card debt in June alone -- why unemployment might be to blame....Green energy: where the jobs are
Wind turbines are the coolest thing around -- the only problem is, with so many wind turbines, qualified recruits are hard to find. ...More from Economic Security
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