The 2026 revisions by the Bureau of Labor Statistics represent a downward adjustment of just 0.1 percent of the total work force.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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Smaller Revision Points to More Accurate Jobs Numbers
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In ‘9 to 5,’ Dolly Parton Put a Friendly Face on Feminism
The New York Times – On the Runway:In 1980, feminists were often stereotyped as man-hating or out of touch. Then Parton gave the movement a boost — and an anthem.
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Boeing Engineers and Technicians Reject Contract Offer
The New York Times – Business:The union members also authorized a potential strike if a new agreement is not reached by October.
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More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting
The New York Times – Business:Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures.
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An A.I. Tax Boom Could Curtail America’s Debt. But Not Solve It.
The New York Times – Business:The consequences of A.I. for the budget will largely hinge on whether — and to what extent — the technology reshapes the labor market.
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Should I Publicize a Bad Publicist?
The New York Times – Business:Plus: An intern considers whether to give the boss an honest review.
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Worker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again
The New York Times – Business:When prices spiked in 2021-22, wages failed to keep up for many workers, new research shows. Now the pattern is repeating.
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The labor market slowed as employers grew wary of hiring.
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Should You Be Dating While Unemployed?
The New York Times – Business:If you’re single and unemployed, it may make sense to prioritize job hunting. But that doesn’t have to mean putting your life on pause.
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Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring
The New York Times – Business:A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs.
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Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of Interest Rate Rise
The New York Times – Business:Officials at the Federal Reserve are chiefly focused on the trajectory of inflation after five years of overshooting the central bank’s 2 percent target.
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Jobs Report Poses New Test for Warsh and the Fed
The New York Times – Business:Friday’s jobs report comes as investors increasingly expect the Federal Reserve to begin raising interest rates as soon as next month.