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Manufacturing jobs rebound in Midwest
Dan Bobkoff May 10, 2012
America added 3.1 percent more jobs in manufacturing over the last two years, with the Midwest leading the way.
The uneven manufacturing rebound
Heidi N. Moore Apr 30, 2012
The nation's factories and plants have been churning out jobs pretty steadily since the recession ended. And this morning, we'll find out if that manufacturing rebound is still happening. Specifically, we're about to find out about regional manufacturing activity around Chicago and Dallas.
Inside Foxconn as iPads get made
John Moe Apr 10, 2012
Marketplace’s China correspondent travels where few have gone before and visits the production line.
Manufacturing a bright spot in U.S. economy
Chris Farrell Apr 6, 2012
Over the past two years, the U.S. has added over 400,000 factory jobs, making a major contribution to the economic recovery.
The road back to the factory floor
Mitchell Hartman Apr 6, 2012
A laid-off autoworker found a steady job at another factory, but he’s making less
Skilled workers needed to run high-tech CNC machines
Dustin Dwyer Mar 19, 2012
CNC machines have changed the way we manufacture parts in the US. Now the machines are changing how we hire our workers.
Manufacturing jobs up in Ohio
Brian Bull Mar 1, 2012
Most of the growth comes from an unexpected source. Politicians jockey to take credit.
Sales of manufactured goods falter
Bob Moon Feb 28, 2012
Durable goods, ranging from computers to refrigerators to planes, fell in January. But it doesn’t necessarily mean the economy is sputtering.
West Michigan sees surge in manufacturing
Lindsey Smith Mar 12, 2012
Manufacturers are thriving all over west Michigan. Many companies can't even find enough skilled workers to hire.
The return of manufacturing?
Robert Reich May 3, 2012
The GOP candidates and President Obama all have plans to boost manufacturing, but commentator Robert Reich says they're mostly wishful thinking.
