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The self-employed are traditionally left without an official safety net and are out of luck if work dries up. The Freelancers Union wants Congress to help this independent chunk of the workforce. Bob Moon reports.

Services for homeless veterans have improved over the last decade, but the stagnating economy and job losses have created a rise in needy vets. Steve Henn explores the issues vets may have upon return from duty.

Thousands of men and women leave the military every year and many struggle to find work in the civilian world. Some businesses are making it easier by hiring military workers. Amy Scott visited one of them.

The Labor Department reports that the total number of people receiving unemployment is close to 5 million. Janet Babin reports why even when recovery comes — and it will — unemployment numbers will stay high.

The unemployment rate for baby boomers has doubled over the past year, and those older workers looking for a job again can find it tough to re-enter the market. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports what could be working against boomers' favor.

To cope with the recession, many companies are considering layoffs or pay cuts. But is it better for companies to cut pay or let employees go? Jeremy Hobson reports.

The economic downturn is making American workers more cost-competitive with cheap overseas labor, as keeping it local cuts the overhead expenses of outsourcing. But low U.S. labor costs won't be here forever. Bob Moon reports.

The unemployment call center in Nevada is staying open today to avoid a serious backlog. The state is a hot spot for unemployment and the center has been receiving around 100,000 calls per week. Danielle Karson reports.

The unemployment rate among active-duty veterans coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan is 2% higher than for civilians. We hear from veteran Stephen Kraft, who, despite having a strong resume, is finding it hard to get steady work.