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U.S. Employers Added 175,000 Jobs in April

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U.S. Employers Added 175,000 Jobs in April

A less torrid expansion in the job market isn’t necessarily bad news, given that layoffs have remained low and most sectors appear stable.

By Lydia DePillis

The Fed Is Eyeing the Job Market, but It’s Difficult to Read

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The Fed Is Eyeing the Job Market, but It’s Difficult to Read

Fed officials are watching labor trends as they contemplate when to cut rates. But different measures are telling different stories.

By Jeanna Smialek

North Carolina Triad Tries to Reinvent Its Economy

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North Carolina Triad Tries to Reinvent Its Economy

North Carolina’s Triad was built on tobacco, textiles and furniture. Now it’s trying to forge a new economy from more highly skilled manufacturing.

By Santul Nerkar and Mike Belleme

Daimler Truck Workers Reach Deal and Avert Threatened Strike in North Carolina

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Daimler Truck Workers Reach Deal and Avert Threatened Strike in North Carolina

The United Automobile Workers reached an agreement involving workers who make Freightliner trucks and Thomas Built buses. The deal comes as the union seeks to expand in Southern states.

By Jack Ewing