The Labor Department says productivity grew at the fasted rate in six years. That means people who still have their jobs are working harder and producing more than they used to. Jeremy Hobson reports.
According to a recent AARP study, unemployment among older Hispanic men has tripled in the past couple of years. Commentator Gustavo Arellano's father is one those suffering from such unemployment. Do you have a job for him?
The AARP is holding a forum focusing on older Hispanic workers, who were among the first to be laid off when the recession hit. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Experts predict the October unemployment rate will rise to around 10%. Economics correspondent Chris Farrell talks with Bill Radke about why he'd be happy if it went even a little higher.
The Senate's serving up something for everyone in an
unemployment and tax-credit extension bill it passed. Reporter Mitchell Hartman talks the details with Bill Radke.
Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, talks with Steve Chiotakis about what we may see in the government's employment report, and what the Fed may say about the future of interest rates.
New rules for union elections in the airline and rail industries will make things easier for labor organizers. Reporter Mitchell Hartman talks with Bill Radke about the shift in power towards unions.
The White House said today its $787 billion stimulus program has created or saved about 650,000 jobs so far. How did it get to those numbers? Nancy Marshall Genzer checks the administration's math.
The White House will release its latest data on the jobs created by the federal bailout fund. But some wonder how accurate those numbers are. Rico Gagliano reports.
