Labor economics

U.S. adds 169,000 jobs in August, unemployment falls

The United States added 169,000 jobs and unemployment dipped in August, though the numbers fell short of most experts' expectations. With the uncertainty over Syria and the onset of Obamacare, it's unclear how the Federal Reserve will respond to the latest developments.

U.S. adds 169,000 jobs in August, unemployment falls

Tough economic times leads more students to start, stay in school, new report shows

Tough economic times leads more students to start, stay in school, new report shows

From Technology to Agriculture, Immigration Reform and American Workers

From Technology to Agriculture, Immigration Reform and American Workers

Labor report shows continued slow growth in U.S. employment

Labor report shows continued slow growth in U.S. employment

Obama, Romney look to take advantage of largely positive October jobs report

Obama, Romney look to take advantage of largely positive October jobs report

A Modern Guide to Money

A Modern Guide to Money

Small Business Owners React to Jobs Report

Small Business Owners React to Jobs Report

Unemployment in September drops below symbolic floor of 8 percent

Unemployment fell to 7.8 percent in September after the economy added 114,000 jobs and total employment increased 873,000. In addition, the labor department revised upward previous months' employment reports.

Unemployment in September drops below symbolic floor of 8 percent

U.S. economy shows mixed signs -- adds 163,00 jobs, but unemployment rate rises

It was a mixed bag Friday morning when the latest labor report was released. Jobs were up, but so was unemployment. And both Republicans and Democrats were moving to capitalize politically on the mixed message. One bright point, though, was that manufacturing jobs are growing faster than at any point in almost 30 years.

U.S. economy shows mixed signs -- adds 163,00 jobs, but unemployment rate rises

For many, federal unemployment benefits will expire sooner than expected

Congress extended federal unemployment benefits in February, but, it came with a reduction in the weeks of aid. Many who are unemployed will lose their benefits sooner than expected — as soon as next month. With the recent spike in unemployment numbers, the debate continues over the best way to handle the country's jobless.

For many, federal unemployment benefits will expire sooner than expected

It's Not All Bad: Stories From Past Guests Who've Escaped Unemployment

It's Not All Bad: Stories From Past Guests Who've Escaped Unemployment

For older adults, unemployment remains high, job searches long

While the economy takes tentative steps toward recovery, for older Americans, that recovery is elusive. With high unemployment rates already, their time spent looking for a new job is much, much longer than average.

For older adults, unemployment remains high, job searches long

Over Fifty and Unemployed

Over Fifty and Unemployed

Older Americans Facing Tough Job Prospects

Older Americans Facing Tough Job Prospects

What Obligations Does College Have to the Post-Collegiate Life?

What Obligations Does College Have to the Post-Collegiate Life?