Jobs
As COVID drags on, Japanese Communists demand relief to save jobs
February 12, 2021“The current emergency has been brought about partly by PM Suga…turning his back on providing financial aid to medical institutions and expanding the PCR testing capacity."
Read moreBLS: Pandemic’s job hit continues, as new aid claims rise 14.55%
February 11, 2021Rising joblessness underscores the need for passage of the massive rescue package proposed by Biden.
Read moreNACOSH unveils comprehensive job safety/health strengthening plan
February 4, 2021Marcos Vasquez, a 20-year day labor construction worker in Houston, still toils for employers who won’t provide him an anti-viral mask. Or gloves. Or other personal protective equipment.
Read moreSome 1.16 million more people sought jobless aid last week
February 4, 2021The Congressional Budget Office projects high unemployment until 2031, underlining the need to go big on the stimulus.
Read moreCoronavirus causes 35% weekly hike in jobless claim applications
January 15, 2021Jobless crisis sharpens as depression resulting from virus-forced closures deepens.
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