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1:20pm May 12, 2022

World News World News

Among the many losses of the war in Ukraine: nearly 5 million jobs

by Rachel Treisman

The International Labour Organization says employment losses could increase to seven million if hostilities continue, but that rapid recovery would be possible if fighting were to stop immediately.
4:27pm Apr 28, 2022

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Rural NC hospitals struggling to find workers

by Paul Garber

Some smaller hospitals are facing staff shortages that have caused administrators to change the way they provide care, speakers at a virtual town hall on the state of rural health care in North Car
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4:27pm Apr 01, 2022

Economy Economy Politics & Government Health & Safety

Employers continue hiring spree even as war in Ukraine ratchets up economic fears

by Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added 431,000 jobs in March, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% from 3.8% in February. The tight job market is putting upward pressure on both wages and prices.
Kathleen Ronayne / AP

7:12pm Mar 18, 2022

National National Politics & Government

The House passes the CROWN Act, a bill banning discrimination on race-based hairdos

by Jaclyn Diaz

The U.S. Senate still must pass the CROWN Act before it can be approved by President Biden.
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6:53pm Jan 26, 2022

Economy Economy Politics & Government Health & Safety

Game time: The Fed unveils a tougher plan to fight stubbornly high inflation

by Scott Horsley

The Federal Reserve is preparing to raise interest rates sooner and — perhaps — more aggressively after inflation reached the highest in nearly 40 years.

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12:42pm Sep 14, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government Economy

Worker Advocates Seek More NC Aid As Federal Benefits Expire

by Associated Press

North Carolina's unemployed need higher and longer jobless benefits from the state more than ever now that additional federal benefits created during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this month, advoc
Courtesy of Lamar Cornett

6:50pm Jul 20, 2021

National National Economy Politics & Government

Low Pay, No Benefits, Rude Customers: Restaurant Workers Quit At Record Rate

by Alina Selyukh

Average wages for nonmanagers at restaurants and bars hit $15 an hour in May, but many say no amount of pay would get them to return. They are leaving at the highest rate in decades.
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1:37pm Jun 04, 2021

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Hiring Picked Up Last Month, But The Economy Still Needs More Workers

by Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added 559,000 jobs last month, as the unemployment rate fell to 5.8% from 6.1% in April. Employers say they could use even more workers as demand surges and pandemic fears recede.
Mary Altaffer / AP

9:13am May 28, 2021

National National Health & Safety

Employers Can (Mostly) Require Vaccines For Workers Returning To The Office

by Jaclyn Diaz

Guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says employers can legally require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine before returning to the office. But workers can claim exceptions.
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9:37am Mar 05, 2021

Economy Economy Health & Safety

A Sign Of Hope After 'Winter Hibernation': Employers Add 379,000 Jobs

by Scott Horsley

Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dipped to 6.2% last month as the winter wave of coronavirus infections eased.
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4:16pm Feb 23, 2021

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Warns Of Long Road Ahead To Recover Millions Of Lost Jobs

by Scott Horsley

Powell warned it will take time to put millions of jobless Americans back to work, while also downplaying inflation threats.
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2:10pm Feb 15, 2021

Economy Economy

Millions Are Out Of A Job. Yet Some Employers Wonder: Why Can't I Find Workers?

by Kat Lonsdorf

Some businesses are struggling to find workers even as millions are unemployed, as the pandemic has made this a recession like no other.

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