Jobs News As Another Government Shutdown Looms, Government Jobs Lose Their Luster

Historic Government Shutdown Is Coming to an End—But Another Budget Fight Looms

The 43-day government shutdown—the longest ever—is ending, but another budget clash is ahead if lawmakers can't reach a compromise. Read More

Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown

The Labor Department will release its numbers on September hiring and unemployment next Thursday, a month and a half late, marking the beginning of the end of a data drought caused by the 43-day ... Read More

Jobs Numbers Weren't Released as Government Shutdown Drags On

With the government shutdown stopping surveys, the U.S. might never see October’s jobs report—leaving investors and economists in the dark. Read More

The government shutdown is about to become the longest ever. Here’s what could finally end it.

The government shutdown is poised to mark a major milestone next week in the absence of a deal, as the partial closure heads towards the longest on record. From workers skipping paychecks to missing ... Read More

Reckoning looms for politicians as longest government shutdown persists

Or shall we say "reckonings." And they’re coming, whether the government reopens soon or remains shuttered. If the government stays closed, voters will likely torch both parties for not hammering out ... Read More

Will air traffic controllers end another government shutdown? They hope not.

The current government shutdown is approaching the record for the longest in U.S. history. Essential aviation employees, like air traffic controllers and TSA officers, are working without pay. Despite ... Read More