Jobs
Labor backs president’s emphasis on jobs
January 28, 2010Union leaders reacting last night and today to President Obama's State of the Union address praised his emphasis on job creation.
Read moreTeens testify ‘We want jobs’
January 27, 2010CHICAGO, Ill.— According to 18-year-old African American Gabrielle Banks, having a job as a young person these days, is more than just an opportunity to gain experience in the workforce or build skills. A job is...
Read moreIn Obama’s hometown, people still believe
January 27, 2010CHICAGO—It's just another cold day in the Windy City. People are going to work and school, picking up groceries, or putting in their application for help to pay their heating bill.
Read moreJobless rate declared dire emergency
January 26, 2010WASHINGTON—Lawrence Mishel, president of the Economic Policy Institute told a Senate hearing Jan. 21 that unemployment is a "dire emergency" that requires federal action "on a scale that can make a difference."
Read moreFinding that work-family balance
January 26, 2010I’m always a sucker for certain headlines at the grocery store check out line.
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