The Pennsylvania town of Bethlehem has been struggling to replace thousands of jobs lost from its steel-producing past. It now has its hopes riding on a new casino. Joel Rose reports.
Today, General Motors shut down its jobs bank, a program for workers whose jobs were cut for any reason other than falling car sales. Ashley Milne-Tyte explores how the move affects the 1,600 workers involved.
Like many city workers, a street busker may be able to drive to the job. But factor in an ever-changing final destination, an amp and a dog, and you've got quite a shlep. We follow a busker in Ireland on his way to work
Life in the cubicle for comic strip character Dilbert has been chronicled for years in newspapers worldwide. But even Dilbert isn't immune to the recession. Creator Scott Adams speaks with Kai Ryssdal about why Dilbert is joining the unemployment line.
Nearly every industry is seeing sweeping layoffs in this recession. The job cuts aren't limited to the lower rungs of the socioeconomic ladder, either. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
In France, labor is holding its biggest strike in years. Erik Campano reports why the French are protesting now, and why protest strategy is causing it to be so devastating to business.
In an unpredictable job market, being flexible is key — even if it means moving to where there's more opportunity. Commentator Will Wilkinson says if there are no jobs in your town, it may be time to uproot.
For some, working at home is a dream. But if you prefer an office space and want to meet a range of other flexible professionals, there's Coworking. Janet Babin visits a shared creative workspace in North Carolina.
As unemployment rates creep higher, banks are worried that more loans will have to be written off. Because if prime borrowers find themselves jobless, they may not be able to pay their mortgages. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Chinese New Year is a time migrant workers in China's cities head home to rural villages, see family and exchange hopeful stories. But in the economic squeeze, this year feels different. Scott Tong reports.
