New unemployment claims have been coming down, but the unemployment rate continues to be high. How is that possible, and how does it affect the big picture? Steve Chiotakis gets some answers from economics correspondent Chris Farrell.
Many big corporations are already tracking their yearly greenhouse gas emissions, and more are expected to follow once Congress approves a climate change bill. Those who specialize in emissions accounting are likely to see a spike in business. Sarah Gardner reports.
South Africa has seen job-related strikes across a wide range of industries over the past several months. South African workers want President Jacob Zuma to pressure employers to raise wages. Gretchen Wilson reports.
The town of Fremont is home to the only auto manufacturing plant in the entire state of California, and it may soon be closing its doors. Rachel Dornhelm talks to town residents about what the facility means to them.
First time jobless claims fell unexpectedly last week. Analysts were expecting a slight rise in new unemployment claims. Steve Chiotakis talks to Bill Stone from PNC Wealth Management in Philadelphia.
A job fair in D.C. today is attracting legions of prospective employees, and not just because of the poor job market. John Dimsdale explores changing views of the federal government and why people are becoming more interested.
A growing number of U.S. jobs in the wind and solar business are here thanks to companies outside the country. Sarah Gardner reports on why overseas companies are moving in.
Employees of a Nortel plant outside Paris have threatened to blow up the factory if they don't receive a $130,000 payoff for the loss of 480 jobs. Stephen Beard reports similar acts are becoming more common among threatened French workers.
The American superstore just opened its doors in Northern India, under the name 'Best Price Modern Wholesale.' Its arrival signals the retail giant's effort to cash in on one of the world's fastest-emerging consumer markets. Raymond Thibodeaux reports.
The National Retail Federation is pushing back against Wal-Mart's support of a plan to make employers pay for health insurance. Is the mega-retailer big enough to tip the balance on the health care debate? Jeremy Hobson reports.
