Unemployment Held at 5.8%
The November jobs report was released today. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8 percent and total nonfarm payroll employment increased...
CA Unemployment drops, remains above national average
The state of California unemployment rate continues to decline to 7.3% but remains above the national average of 6.1%. This is the states lowest numbers since 2008.
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The House passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act on Wednesday by a vote of 415-6 by the House of Representatives. It was approved by the Senate last month...
June Jobs Report: Now 6.1% Unemployment Rate
Bureau of Labor Statistics released the June jobs report on July 3rd.
In June, the unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage point to 6.1 percent. The number of unemployed persons...
Over 37% Give Up Looking For Employment
The latest job numbers were released today and the economy showed a gain of 74,000 jobs in nonfarm payroll employment. Employment rose in retail trade and wholesale but declined...
The Jobless Benefits and the Banks
An economic stimulus to banks continues while an extension of unemployment benefits (an economic stimulus) to individuals ceased on December 28, 2013. Both government packages are a stimulus to...