The U.S. Has Regained Almost 3/4 Of The 22 Million Jobs That Were Lost Last Year
U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%. Nearly 70% of the new jobs went to women.
Economy
News Brief: Fla. Schools Debate Masks, Jobless Data, Belarusian Athlete's Story
Florida's school districts consider whether to require masks. The latest data on a recovering job market is released Friday. A sprinter from Belarus, who fled the Olympics, is now in Poland.
Restaurants Are Dangling Vacation And Matching 401(k), But Many Workers Aren't Biting
As the U.S. economy continues to rebound from the pandemic recession, lots of people are going back to work — but not as quickly as many employers would like. Employers added 943,00 jobs in June.
Gulf Coast Businesses Struggle To Stay Open As COVID-19 Outbreaks Surge Among Staff
"It is financially tough," says Robert Momberger of Big Time Diner in Mobile, Ala. "Bills still keep on coming. So it really hurts to shut down, but sometimes that's the best thing to do."
Powerful U.S. Labor Leader Richard Trumka Dies
Trumka, the leader of the AFL-CIO and a close ally of Democratic Party officials, has died. He was 72.
A Housing Issue Likely To Outlast Any Moratorium: The Rising Cost Of Rent Itself
In the wake of the CDC's 60-day renewal of an eviction moratorium, we hear from three people struggling to find affordable housing in a market where rents continue to increase.
Inflation Is A Big Political Test For President Biden's Economic Agenda
As the economy continues to recover, prices have been rising. Polls show many Americans are worried about inflation, and that could have ramifications for the Biden administration.
Looking Back On When President Reagan Fired The Air Traffic Controllers
Thursday marks 40 years since former President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 striking air traffic controllers. That dealt a serious blow to the American labor movement.
Uber And Lyft Are Experiencing A Classic Problem: Supply And Demand
Because there aren't enough drivers, people using Uber and Lyft have been noticing long waits and higher prices. Executives at the companies are scrambling to fix the problem.
How The New Eviction Ban Affects Millions Of Renters And Landlords
COVID-19 has upended many people's lives. The latest federal eviction moratorium issued by the CDC is meant to last 60 days, and also give people better access to nearly $50 billion in aid.