Government data for October shows the labor market is still strong, though cooling slightly.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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What We Know About the Railroad Labor Talks to Prevent a Strike
Congressional lawmakers vowed to act quickly to prevent a strike by tens of thousands of rail workers, which would have a devastating effect on the economic recovery.
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What We Know About the Railroad Labor Talks
President Biden has asked congressional lawmakers to step in to help prevent a possible strike by tens of thousands of rail workers, which would have a devastating effect on the economic recovery.
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Giant Wind Farms Arise Off Scotland, Easing the Pain of Oil’s Decline
Oil and gas workers, losing their jobs as fossil fuel investment wanes, find work in the wind energy business.
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A Holiday Season Divided by Inflation and Economic Struggles
Even if policymakers achieve a gentle economic slowdown, it won’t be smooth for everyone.
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With Remote Work, the Holidays Are Longer. Is That a Good Thing?
Remote work has made it easier for some to be more flexible with holiday travel plans. For most, it’s a positive change but can have its moments.
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Edward C. Prescott, 81, Dies; Won Nobel for Studying Business Cycles
He was among the leading thinkers to explain the economic shocks of the 1970s, and his work was critical to the supply-side economics of the ’80s.
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Can Sensor Technology Help Keep Office Workers Healthy?
The company OpenSensors uses small, inexpensive sensors to monitor air quality and other conditions in offices. The timing couldn’t be better.
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Did You Quit Your Job in the Last Year? We Want to Hear About It.
We are specifically interested in hearing from parents, people whose relationships were affected and those who quit because of burnout.