A report from a liberal think-tank concludes: if you're the CEO, it's a good deal to slash jobs. And the executives who laid off the most workers? They ended up with the fattest paychecks. Mitchell Hartman reports.
Earlier this month, there was a one-day hiring blitz for San Francisco area McDonald's — 1,000 part-time positions were up for grabs. Reporter Peter O'Dowd said a similar situation is in Arizona, and smoothies and frappes may be driving the hiring.
Some progress has been made in rebuilding New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, but the city is still struggling to attract the investors needed to establish a strong future.
There is a worldwide deficit of skilled workers — i.e. plumbers, electricians, carpenters. These workers provide essential services — albeit unsexy — but somebody's gotta do it, especially if the economy's going to recover.
Marketplace commentator Robert Reich thinks that reducing payroll taxes will get consumers to start spending again, which will help get the economy moving again.
Bill Radke speaks to Gus Faucher of Moody's Economy.com about the potential of a double-dip recession and how prepared consumers and businesses are if it happens.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Many job applications have a special box to check if you have. But advocates for ex-cons say the question handcuffs those who want to stay on the straight and narrow through legitimate employment. Sarah Hulett reports Detroit is the latest city to consider banning the box.
