Is The Economic Glass Half-Full Or Half-Empty? It Depends
In these hyper-polarized times, even seemingly objective facts like the unemployment rate are often viewed through a partisan lens.
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Trump's First 100 Days: Too Soon To Claim Big Job Gains?
There's an argument to be made that presidents shouldn't take credit for a role in job creation until well into their first term. Trump touts 600,000 jobs created — about double the official count.
Older Workers Find Age Discrimination Built Right Into Some Job Sites
The websites screen out older job seekers by limiting the dates you can fill in forms, an investigation by the Illinois attorney general found. But other sites say they make a point of fairness.
Poverty Wages For U.S. Child Care Workers May Be Behind High Turnover
The high cost of child care is a strain for many families in the U.S., yet child care workers average less than $10 an hour. This strain on workers hurts babies and toddlers, too, researchers say.
U.S. Wages Rising At The Fastest Pace In Years Amid Solid Hiring
The Labor Department's latest jobs report shows that average hourly earnings have risen by 2.8 percent since last year, outpacing inflation. Economists say that will boost consumer spending.
An Economic Mystery: Why Are Men Leaving The Workforce?
Millions of men in their prime working years have dropped out since the 1960s — they aren't working or even looking for a job. Factors including technology, education and family reasons play a role.
The Economy And Politics Of 1968: Now Playing In Reruns
Both 1968 and 2016 can be seen as good years for the economy. And yet both may be remembered for their extreme political discontent. Shouldn't good economic times make us less cranky? Apparently, not.
From Coal To Code: A New Path For Laid-Off Miners In Kentucky
The state's coal industry is shrinking fast; more than 10,000 workers have lost their jobs since 2008. A small firm in eastern Kentucky is turning unemployed coal workers into software developers.
To The List Of High-Stakes Tests In Korea, Add The Samsung SAT
Samsung's rigorous aptitude test underscores the company's near-mythical status in Korean society. "I think this is only the way to be successful," says a test-taker before braving the entrance exam.
Minimum And Overall Wages Are Rising, Luring Workers Back
For workers who want a raise, this was an encouraging week, with minimum-wage legislation gaining momentum and employers paying more across the board.