Economists expect that employment growth was anemic in September, before the government shutdown delayed data collection.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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Delayed Jobs Data to Give Snapshot of a Labor Market Under Stress
Economists expect that employment growth was anemic in September, before the government shutdown delayed data collection.
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Holiday Hiring Slows, Frustrating Job Seekers
Retailers are adding fewer of the seasonal roles that many Americans rely on to make ends meet.
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December Rate Cut in Doubt as Fed Fault Lines Deepen, Minutes Show
The central bank’s decision to lower interest rates last month was more divisive than it first appeared as officials splintered over how to weigh a weakening labor market against rising inflation.
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After Shutdown, Labor Department Says Some Data is Gone for Good
Surveys were delayed and some cannot be collected at all, officials said, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates next month.
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‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution
Fewer women in South Korea are reporting workplace harassment, but those who do say their claims are often not taken seriously or handled sensitively.
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Boeing Defense Workers Approve New Contract
More than 3,000 workers who make fighter jets and weapons in the St. Louis area have been on strike for over three months.
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A BlackRock-Backed Roofing Conglomerate Goes Bust
Investment firms are buying and bundling contractors, leaving some workers and customers worse off.
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Britain Gives Go-Ahead to Smaller Nuclear Reactor in Wales
The government pledged 2.5 billion pounds for initial site work, but the decision to build a small, modular design may disappoint others, including the U.S. nuclear industry.
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U.K. Gives Go-Ahead to Smaller Nuclear Reactor in Wales
The government pledged 2.5 billion pounds for initial site work, but the decision to build a small, modular design may disappoint others, including the U.S. nuclear industry.