Workers are changing jobs and getting raises, and still ... - NPR

It should be good news for Americans: a new poll shows almost everyone is getting a raise and they're not having to stick it out in jobs they hate. But for many the financial struggle continues. Read More

Why The Jobs Report Doesn’t Tell Us The Truth About The Economy

The jobs report grabs headlines, but hides the full story. Black workers face deeper gaps. What the unemployment rate misses—and why it matters. Read More

Why a weaker jobs market is sparking recession fears : NPR

U.S. employers added just 114,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The weaker-than-expected report is adding to fears of an economic slowdown. Read More

Fired federal workers struggling to land new jobs in tightening white ...

The latest jobs report came in stronger than anticipated, demonstrating again that the job market has been far more resilient than many expected. But some say the data doesn't reflect layoffs ... Read More

Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs - NPR

U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May — a modest slowdown from the previous month. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, as the workforce shrank. Read More

Job Switchers Hoping for a Big Pay Raise Are in for Some Disappointment ...

Here's some less-than-great news if you're looking to job-hop because of your pay: People changing roles likely won't be getting as big of a wage bump as past job switchers. Read More

The highly anticipated August jobs report ended up being mixed - NPR

The unemployment rate in August fell to 4.2% from 4.3% in July, according to the Labor Department. But employers added 142,000 jobs last month, less than consensus forecasts that ranged from ... Read More

5 things to know about the stunningly strong jobs growth number : NPR

U.S. employers added more than a quarter million jobs in September, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. Here's what to know about the data. Read More

May jobs report data reveals 139K jobs added; unemployment steady

U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2x% ... Read More

Labor Department releases monthly jobs report card - NPR

Employers added 151,000 jobs in February. That's according to today's jobs report from the Labor Department. And 151,000 is a fairly healthy number, although it does not reflect the economic ... Read More

Jobs report is a boom for migrants, slump for Americans

The new August jobs report shows the number of U.S.-born workers fell over the last 12 months, while foreign-born workers made massive gains. Read More

Workers are changing jobs and getting raises, and still struggling ...

It should be good news for Americans: a new poll shows almost everyone is getting a raise and they're not having to stick it out in jobs they hate. But for many the financial struggle continues. Read More