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11:46am Oct 08, 2021

Economy Economy

August's jobs numbers were bad. September was even worse, but there's room for hope

by Scott Horsley

The Labor Department says the U.S. added just 194,000 jobs last month, even lower than the lackluster showing in August. The unemployment rate fell to 4.8%.
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9:16am Sep 19, 2021

National National Economy

Truck Driving Has Long Been A Man's World. Meet The Women Changing That

by Stephan Bisaha

A record number of women are becoming truck drivers, changing the face of an industry that has historically been dominated by men.
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
6:00am Sep 07, 2021

Economy Economy

As Federal Unemployment Benefits End, Challenges Remain For Some North Carolinians

by Eddie Garcia

Federal pandemic unemployment benefits ended this weekend. This means many out-of-work North Carolinians are receiving their last check.
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12:04pm Sep 03, 2021

Economy Economy

U.S. Hiring Slows Sharply As Latest Coronavirus Surge Slams The Brakes On The Economy

by Scott Horsley

Hiring slowed in August as a surge in new coronavirus infections weighed on the economic recovery. Employers added just 235,000 jobs last month, a sharp drop from June and July.
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4:29pm Sep 01, 2021

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Millions Will Lose Unemployment Benefits. That Doesn't Mean They'll Return To Work

by Scott Horsley

Enhanced unemployment benefits launched during the pandemic expire next week, cutting a vital lifeline for millions of jobless Americans. Research suggests most will not find work right away.
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1:22pm Aug 21, 2021

Economy Economy

Finding Workers Is Harder Than Ever. The Economic Impact Could Be Significant

by Scott Horsley

Employers hired more than 1.8 million workers in June and July. But millions of others are still on the sidelines. That's leading to long wait times and is forcing some businesses to turn down orders.
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11:32am Aug 06, 2021

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Restaurants Are Dangling Vacation And Matching 401(k), But Many Workers Aren't Biting

by Scott Horsley

As the U.S. economy continues to rebound from the pandemic recession, lots of people are going back to work — but not as quickly as many employers would like. Employers added 943,00 jobs in June.
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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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9:10am Jul 02, 2021

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Business Should Be Booming — If Only There Were Enough Workers For The Job

by Scott Horsley

Small businesses are struggling to find enough workers to keep pace with booming demand even as data showed 850,000 jobs created in June.
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5:51pm Jun 16, 2021

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Federal Reserve Will Continue Supporting The Economy Despite Surging Prices

by Scott Horsley

The Fed is maintaining its easy money policies for now in an effort to speed the economic recovery. It left interest rates near zero despite a jump in consumer prices.

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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.