Editors' Blog
Unemployment benefits aid economic recovery
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the findings of a multi-year study of the impact of the Unemployment Insurance program in stabilizing the economy during a deep recession.
Demand Congress extend unemployment benefits
With the Lame Duck session beginning, the fight for jobs, extending unemployment benefits and protecting Social Security has begun.
Economists respond to deficit commission report
From the Economic Policy Insittute:
Jobs and jobs numbers
Jobs and the economy remain the top priority.
Labor Dept. launches program for laid-off Native Americans
US Department of Labor announces grant to assist Native Americans affected by fishing industry layoffs in Washington State
Who's responsible for the slow recovery?
FreeStateDem over at DailyKos posted this interesting item on the recovery act with some great links today that is worth a read.
Keep public workers on the payroll and save the economy
The unemployment rate inched up .10 percentage points to 9.6% in August, according to the latest DOL data out today.
Trumka demands quick action jobs legislation
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on June Jobs ReportJuly 02, 2010
Unemployment nearing Great Depression levels for African Americans and Latinos
Below are the findings of a new report compiled by the Economic Policy Institute of the impact of the recession on 50 major U.S. cities:
Pass the Local Jobs for America Act
14.6 million U.S. workers unemployed.
