Long Road To Recovery: Hiring Slows In July, As U.S. Employers Add 1.8 Million Jobs
U.S. employers added 1.8 million jobs in July, down from 4.8 million the month before. The unemployment rate inched down to 10.2%.
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'Nothing Feels Tangible': Virtual Is New Reality For Grads Starting New Jobs
Postings for entry-level positions popular with new college grads fell by 73%, compared with before COVID-19 hit. And for those in the class of 2020 who have landed jobs, it's been a strange journey.
The End Of $600 Unemployment Benefits Will Hit Millions Of Households And The Economy
Millions of Americans who lost jobs during the pandemic are in danger of having their incomes cut for a second time. The sudden halt in payments would be felt in households and throughout the economy.
Hiring Underway At Amazon Fulfillment Center In Kernersville
Amazon has begun the hiring process for a new fulfillment center in Kernersville, where it expects to fill over 1,000 full-time positions.
Hiring Surged In June With 4.8 Million Jobs Added Before New Spike In Infections
The unemployment rate fell to 11.1%. But there are indications that the job growth has slowed recently amid a surge of new coronavirus infections.
1.5 Million File For Unemployment, But Continuing Claims Decrease Slightly
Another 1.5 million people file for unemployment benefits for the first time, but the number who are continuing to seek the payments continues to decline as workers return to their jobs.
A Teacher Ponders Risk Of Returning To Work While Being Paid Less Than Unemployment
Lainy Morse, a preschool teacher, dreads going back to a classroom filled with kids who don't understand hand-washing or social distancing. And she'd make less than she does on unemployment.
Another 1.5 Million File For Unemployment As States Continue To Reopen Economies
The pain in the job market continues as an additional 1.5 million sought unemployment benefits last week. In the past 12 weeks, more than 44 million new claims have been filed.
May Surprise: U.S. Adds 2.5 Million Jobs As Unemployment Dips To 13.3%
U.S. employers unexpectedly added jobs last month as the unemployment rate declined, signs that people are returning to work as states reopen their economies. President Trump celebrated the news.
New Unemployment Claims Dip Below 2 Million In Sign Pace Of Job Losses May Be Easing
The Labor Department says about 1.9 million people filed for unemployment last week, but there are some signs that people may be returning to their jobs.