Jobs
BLS: 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.
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NACOSH 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.
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Some 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.
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Coronavirus 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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Low-wage Fight for 15 workers forced to walk out Jan. 15
January 14, 2021Nationwide strike planned for Friday.
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