Tag Archives: Labor Department
December Jobs Report: Republican Chairman Says Obama Only Offers “Gimmicks”
The latest report on employment holds both good and bad news
The December 2011 Jobs Report American shows unemployment is in flux, showing signs of promise…
By Joyce Jones
In the News: Jobless Rate Lowest in Over Two Years; Eddie Long’s Wife Withdraws Divorce Petition and More
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web
By Sade K. Muhammad
In the News: Unemployment Rate Dips for the Third Consecutive Month
The U.S. unemployment rate drops to 8.9% in February
The U.S. unemployment rate drops to 8.9% in February
By Janel Martinez
Washington Report: Updates from Capitol Hill
CBC applauds passage of youth jobs bill; Congress may miss farmers' deadline
With the passage of the $5.7 billion supplemental appropriations bill (HR 4899) on Wednesday, members…
By Joyce Jones
African American Unemployment Rate Shrinks to 15.8%
Overall joblessness remains steady at 9.7%
The unemployment rate among African Americans improved slightly in February, shrinking from 16.5% to 15.8%…
By LaToya M. Smith
Black Unemployment Still High Despite Rate Decrease
Men, youth share disproportionate burden of joblessness
While the unemployment rate seems to be taking a slight turn for the better, in…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
News Roundup: Week of Aug. 17 – Aug. 23
Gerber fined for discrimination; Nursing school gets grants
News Roundup: Week of Aug. 17 – Aug. 23
By BlackEnterprise.com
Obama Issues Warning on Economy
Obama Pushes Congress to Adopt Stimulus Plan
President-elect Barack Obama warned of significant consequences if Congress doesn’t act quickly to boost the…
