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Unemployment down -- but so are wages
Karl Baker Sep 27, 2012
The dip in unemployment and job claims indicate optimism -- but wages fell sharply for the majority of American workers last year in a way that they haven't since 2007.
Congress extends unemployment benefits
Betsey Stevenson Feb 15, 2012
But commentator Betsey Stevenson says they're only just masking the need to reform how we help the unemployed.
Payroll tax cut extension deal could come soon
Jeremy Hobson Feb 14, 2012
After much disagreement, it looks as though House Republicans and Democrats might soon agree to extend the payroll tax cuts, which put a little extra money into our wallets each month.
General Electric adding jobs for military veterans
Amy Scott Feb 13, 2012
General Electric plans to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years. But vets are still challenged to find jobs in today's workforce.
Getting vets working again
Joel Patterson Feb 13, 2012
With employment at 13 percent for U.S. veterans, big companies are starting initiatives to get them back to work in civilian life.
Why 8.3% unemployment may not be so great
Chris Farrell Feb 10, 2012
Last week, we got news that the unemployment rate is down, but that number includes people who have dropped out of the labor force. Is this number as good as we thought?
Spanish people facing unemployment over 20%
Jeremy Hobson Feb 8, 2012
We speak to two unemployed Spanish women in Madrid about the dire job situation in their country.
Higher stakes for January unemployment report
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 3, 2012
The unemployment number in the U.S. has dropped from 8.5 percent in December to 8.3 percent in January.
Labor Department reports January job numbers
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 3, 2012
The unemployment rate dropped in January, and December and November jobs were revised upward.
Alan Krueger on the January jobs numbers
Adriene Hill Feb 3, 2012
The Labor Department reported the unemployment rate has fallen to 8.3 percent. The White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Alan Krueger on what that means for the future of the American workforce.
