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Trump trade tariffs could save some jobs, endanger others
Mar 5, 2018
Approximately 140,000 Americans now work in primary steel and aluminum production — down from approximately 230,000 in 2000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, according to Moody’s Analytics, more than 6 million Americans work in industries that use steel and aluminum to make other products, such as motor vehicles, aerospace, construction and metal […]
Were retail jobs always low wage, with few benefits?
Feb 9, 2018
A brief history of retail work in America.
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Why you should care about the government's economic data
Jan 25, 2017
Private companies, investors, workers and consumers depend on government economic data for a wide array of financial decisions.
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Labor Department releases revised Q3 productivity
Dec 2, 2015
The numbers can help predict other aspects of economic growth.
Veteran unemployment improving, but unequally
Nov 11, 2015
Veterans have lower unemployment than civilians, but it's harder for young vets.
Take the jobs report with a grain of salt
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 7, 2014
And maybe some pepper too. We don't actually know how many jobs there are.
Good news and bad news on jobs
Nov 7, 2014
The economy added 214,000 new jobs last month, but that's not the full picture.
For public good, not for profit.
The labor force participation rate is at a low point (updated)
Nov 7, 2014
While the unemployment rate has improved, other statistics tell a different story.
Why don't we count all the unemployed?
Jul 1, 2014
What does it mean to be "actively" looking for work?
Unemployment dips to 7.2 percent; 148,000 jobs added
Oct 22, 2013
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the economy added 148,000 jobs last month. The unemployment rate fell to 7.2 percent.