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Over 6 Million US Job Openings Waiting to Be Filled

While each monthly Labor Department reading on private sector payrolls gives a live snapshot of the U.S. jobs market, a more obscure report from the Labor Department actually shows just how much hiring and…

Jon C. Ogg · 9 years ago

For Many Cities, Unemployment Still Over 7%

The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in July, one of the lowest levels in years. However, there are parts of the country were the jobs situation is still at Great Recession levels.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Why BLS May Have Slower Payrolls Growth in July

So far we are seeing more evidence pointing to slower payroll growth for July. Whether that changes as other preliminary jobs reports come out this week remains to be seen.

Jon C. Ogg · 9 years ago

Seattle’s Minimum Wage: How High Is Too High?

A new report published Monday on the city of Seattle's $15 minimum wage ordinance raises questions about whether the target may be achievable without cutting jobs.

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago

Unemployment Still Above 5% in Several States

Economic health is much more local than national. One proof of this is that unemployment is above 5% in several states, compared with the national average of 4.3%.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

McDonald’s Uses Snapchat to Add 250,000 Summer Jobs

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD), one of the oldest fast food companies in the world. will use one of the newest social media networks, Snap Inc.’s (NYSE: SNAP) Snapchat to recruit 250,000 summer workers. The…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago