| US applications for unemployment aid rise to 278000; averages still indicate robust hiring
Fox News The U.S. Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied forunemployment benefits for the week ending Jan. 24 on Thursday, Feb. |
| ‘Big lie’ cited inside the unemployment rate
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Despite an unemployment rate that’s been below 6 percent since September, Jim Clifton isn’t buying the the idea that the jobs picture is as bright as … Gallup CEO Says “Unemployment Rate” is White House “Big Lie” – FrontPage Magazine CEO of Gallup calls jobless rate ‘big lie’ created by White House, Wall Street, media – Fox News Gallup: The 5.6% unemployment rate is a ‘big lie’ – Red Alert Politics |
| US Unemployment Claims Rise, but Strong Job Growth Still Seen
Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—The number of Americans filing new claims for unemploymentbenefits rose last week but remained at levels consistent with solid job … |
| December unemployment down for Lynchburg region
Lynchburg News and Advance The Lynchburg region’s unemployment dropped in December from a year before by 0.4 percentage points, hovering around 5 percent, just above the … Area unemployment rate returns to pre-recession levels – Lynchburg News and Advance |
| Culpeper unemployment rate holds steady
The Daily Progress Culpeper County held steady with 4.8 percent unemployment in December, according to seasonally unadjusted figures released Wednesday by the … |
| News Release
Bureau of Labor Statistics The national unemployment rate in December was 5.4 percent, not seasonally adjusted, down from 6.5 percent a year earlier. Metropolitan Area … |
| Unemployment System Upgrade Deploying Overnight February 4 and 5
Maine CareerCenter The current unemployment system, both the telephone claims system and the website claims systems, will be unavailable during the system upgrade. |
| Green Party Resurgence In UK Fueled By Smart Policies to Address Housing andUnemployment
Occupy.com As the Green Party sees a huge surge in popularity in the run-up to Britain’s General Election in May, its leaders are proposing an alternative policy to … |
| The Associated Press on Twitter: “BREAKING: Labor Department says applications for …
twitter.com @AP Ppl are becoming unemployed due to employers not being able to afford health benefits, w the market increasing pay is decreasing. |
Hickory region’s jobless rate drops in DecemberHickory Daily Record HICKORY, N.C. — Unemployment in the Greater Hickory area dropped in December, decreasing in three of the region’s four counties and increasing … |
| Unemployment rates dropped in Lee, most counties in December
Sanford Herald (registration) Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 56 of North Carolina’s counties in December — including Lee — increased in 28 and … |
| Erie unemployment rate falls to 4.9 percent
GoErie.com In August 2007, the most recent time the unemployment rate was this low, the civilian labor force was 141,400 people, larger by 4,100 people than it is … |
| Gallup CEO: Unemployment numbers ‘a big lie’
American Thinker (blog) Perhaps someone slipped him some truth serum, or perhaps he was overwhelmed with guilt for publishing all those bogus unemployment numbers … GALLUP: Yeah, That 5.6% Unemployment Figure Is A Lie – Town Hall Gallup CEO Calls Unemployment Numbers ‘A Big Lie’ – Breitbart News The Big Lie On Unemployment – Power Line (blog) |
| Unemployment claims remain steady
Bismarck Tribune North Dakota’s unemployment insurance fund has hit a high of $185 million, but there has never been so many workers potentially at risk. The Bakken … |
| Unemployment remains flat in Hampton Roads in December
Daily Press Hampton Roads unemployment remained flat at 5 percent of the labor force from November to December, and was slightly down from 5.3 percent in … |
| Job Hopping Might Hurt Your Job Search More Than Unemployment or Age
Lifehacker Being unemployed for over a year or in your 50s could make it harder for recruiters to place you in a job, but Bullhorn research suggests frequent job … |
| European unemployment heading in the right direction
ForexLive (blog) Portugal and Ireland released unemployment figures just now and while the fourth quarter of 2014 saw the Portuguese unemployment rate rise to … |
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| Unemployment and Its Wider Impact
oxfordhandbooks.com Higher unemployment affects many more people than those currently out of work. A society withunemployment remaining high for many years is very … |
| JPMorgan Chase & MatchBridge Team Up to Tackle Youth Unemployment
United Way of the Bay Area JPMorgan Chase & MatchBridge Team Up to Tackle Youth Unemployment. Posted by Matt Poland. Screen Shot 2015-02-02 at 9.13.31 AM. |
| Ben Casselman on Twitter: “Unemployment has changed. Unemploymentbenefits haven’t kept up …
twitter.com @bencasselman @FiveThirtyEight unemployment benefits were always suppossed to be state by state. When Feds got involved is where it sucked. |
| Anson ends 2014 with 6.3 percent unemployment rate
Ansonrecord Anson County’s unemployment rate for December 2014 was down to 6.3 percent, according to a report released Wednesday morning by the N.C. … |
| State Releases Local Unemployment Figures For December
Greater Wilmington Business Journal Compared to the same month last year, rates decreased in 99 of the state’s 100 counties, said the release from the N.C. Department of Commerce’s … Davidson County unemployment rate continues to drop – Lexington Dispatch |
| Wow: Gallup rips apart Democratic narrative thatunemployment on the decline
Hot Air Conservatives have warned for years that the official unemployment rate, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is an imperfect index for … Gallup CEO Calls Unemployment Rate ‘Big Lie’ – Washington Free Beacon |
| UNEMPLOYMENT: Wait, so it’s our fault?
Press-Enterprise A report this week by the state Legislative Analyst’s Office points to the Inland area as a “driving” factor in California’s high unemployment rates. |
| Unemployment Has Changed. Unemployment Benefits Haven’t.
FiveThirtyEight When Michelle Wilson lost her job at a Baltimore logistics company in July,unemployment benefits provided her with a vital lifeline. At $430 a week, … |
| Companies curious about workforce as unemployment falls
The Newark Advocate JOHNSTOWN – Declining unemployment in Licking County, a positive development, can have a negative flip side, local officials say. Grow Licking … |
| State to increase unemployment tax three more times to pay off loan
Columbus Dispatch Ohio businesses can expect another three hikes in the federal unemployment tax because of the state’s lingering unemployment compensation loan. |
| Pittsburgh region’s unemployment rate falls
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Unemployment in the seven-county Pittsburgh metropolitan area fell two-tenths of a percentage point in December, to a seasonally adjusted level of … |
| Missouri House endorses cuts to unemployment benefits
fox2now.com The Missouri House gave initial approval to a measure linking weeks of benefits for fired employees to the state’s unemployment rate Tuesday. |
| SC unemployment agency seeking $15M for workforce initiative
WSOC Charlotte (AP) South Carolina’s unemployment agency is seeking $15 million for a workforce initiative that officials say will train thousands of people annually … |
| Lehigh Valley unemployment rate drops to lowest level in nearly seven years
lehighvalleylive.com The unemployment rate in the Lehigh Valley dropped in December to its lowest level since April 2008, according to data released Monday by the … |
| The Natural Rate of Unemployment and Inflationary Spirals
Coursera Take free online classes from 115+ top universities and educational organizations. We partner with schools like Stanford, Yale, Princeton, and others … |
| January 25 at 8:36am
Where will unemployment be the highest over the next five years? ILO homeAbout the ILOMultimediaMaps and chartsWhere will unemployment be … |
| Fake companies, fake workers: State battling new type ofunemployment fraud
WRAL.com Raleigh, N.C. — More than a quarter million people in North Carolina areunemployed, and many turn to the state to help them get through until … |
| Obama’s Budget Proposes a Major Overhaul of Unemployment Insurance
The New Republic Over the past few years, Democrats and Republicans have fought vigorously over extending long-termunemployment benefits, which expired at the … Sixty percent of job growth caused by expiration of unemployment benefits – Beaufort Observer |
| Thailand’s Unemployment Rate is a Ridiculously Low 0.6%. Here’s Why.
Bloomberg 0.56 percent. That’s Thailand’s official unemployment rate as of end-2014. It’s among the lowest in the world, and compares with 9.4 percent in India … |
| Department warns unemployment beneficiaries about scam
Daily Journal Online Some unemployment insurance claimants have received suspicious emails. However, the department has been able to warn others and help to … |
| Restaurants, gas prices help ease unemployment
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Have you ever worked in a restaurant? You’re in good company – almost 50 percent of Americans have worked in the restaurant industry at some … |
| Two wrongly collected unemployment checks
Albany Times Union TROY – Two men have been indicted by a Rensselaer County grand jury on larceny and other charges for illegally collecting unemployment … |
| Buncombe County’s 3.8 percent unemployment rate among lowest in NC for November 2014
Mountain Xpress (blog) Regular unemployment insurance benefits (not including extended benefits and federal additional compensation) for Asheville amounted to $759,314 … |
| Unemployment numbers drop again
1380 KCIM Carroll, Iowa — The unemployment rate in Carroll County remains under 3% according to the latest figures released by the Iowa Workforce … |
| City officials see positive economic indicators despite unemployment rate
Los Banos Enterprise The unemployment rate in Los Banos rose slightly in December from the previous month but is down by 1 percentage point from a year earlier, … |
| NC unemployment rate dips below national average in December
WRAL.com Raleigh, N.C. — Continued job gains and a dip in the number of people listed as unemployed helped push North Carolina’s unemployment rate in … NC unemployment rate falls to 5.5 percent in December – Charlotte Observer NC unemployment rate for December set to be revealed – News & Observer NC unemployment rate for December to be revealed – The Virginian-Pilot |
| N.C. jobless rate hits six-year low
Charlotte Business Journal North Carolina ended 2014 with its lowest unemployment rate in more than six years, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. The state’s … |
NC’s Economy Heads into 2015 on an Upward Trend
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December 2014 ended with positive news for North Carolina’s economy as the number of peopleunemployed dropped nearly 21 percent and the …
| US Unemployment Benefit Applications Plunge to 15-Year Low
ABC News The number of people seeking unemployment aid plunged last week to the lowest level in almost 15 years, a sign hiring will likely remain healthy. Applications for US unemployment aid plummet to nearly 15-year low as companies cut fewer jobs – WTOP.com |
| US unemployment benefit applications plunge to 15-year low
OregonLive.com The U.S. Labor Department reports that the number of people seekingunemployment aid plunged last week to the lowest level in 15 years. (Lynne … US jobless claims drop sharply to near 15-year low – Reuters |
| How Much Did Extended Unemployment Insurance IncreaseUnemployment?
Daily Signal A new working paper by well-known labor economists found that canceling theunemployment benefit extension a year ago caused an “employment … |
| Unemployment at 12-year low in Brazil
Fox News Latino The median unemployment rate in Brazil last year was 4.8 percent, the lowest since a new, more rigorous method of measuring joblessness was … |
| German Unemployment up to 7 Pct in Jan Amid Seasonal Factors
ABC News German unemployment rose to 7 percent in January, but the increase was due largely to seasonal factors and the Federal Labor Agency says the job … |
| Right-Wing Media Use Flawed Study To Attack Unemployment Benefits
Media Matters for America (blog) Right-wing media outlets used a flawed National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working paper to attack unemployment insurance (UI), … |
| Springfield unemployment rate falls to 8 percent, lowest in 6½ years
MassLive.com This is the lowest the city of Springfield’s unemployment rate has been since it was 7.6 percent in June 2008. The state points out, though, that these … |
| Applications for US Unemployment Aid Plummet to Nearly 15-Year Low as Companies Cut Fewer …
ABC News Applications for US Unemployment Aid Plummet to Nearly 15-Year Low as Companies Cut Fewer Jobs. WASHINGTON — Jan 29, 2015, 8:30 AM ET … |
| Black unemployment about to fall below 10 percent
Chicago Defender After seeing three consecutive months of the economy adding more than 25,000 jobs, the black unemployment rate could dip below 10 percent by … |
| Unemployment Sank When We Stopped Paying For It
RealClearMarkets Specifically, the termination of the federal emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) program at the end of 2013 unleashed a labor supply … |
| Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
US Department of Labor The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.8 percent … unemployment during the week ending January 17 was 2,385,000, … |
| US unemployment benefit applications plunge to 15-year low
WTOP.com WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment aid plunged last week to the lowest level in almost 15 years, a sign hiring will … |
| Wall Street Journal on Twitter: “German unemployment hits lowest level since reunification http://t …
twitter.com Wall Street JournalVerified account @WSJ 1h1 hour ago. German unemployment hits lowest level since reunification http://on.wsj.com/1ErGvpG. |
NC growth outpaces regionLaurinburg Exchange Ever since conservatives won majorities in the North Carolina General … It has just released preliminary job counts and unemployment statistics for … |
| Eurozone Data on Consumer Prices and Unemployment Stoke Concern
New York Times FRANKFURT — Consumer prices in the 19-country eurozone fell for a second consecutive month in January, while unemployment remained in … |
| The Goldilocks Approach to Unemployment
Bloomberg View A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research argues that extended unemployment benefits probably raised the … |
| Six Middle TN counties have lowest unemployment rates
The Tennessean Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Sumner, Robertson and Rutherford counties have some of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. Within the top … |
| Boone, Winnebago among highest in unemployment
Beloit Daily News Boone County recorded its lowest unemployment rate of the year in November when it was 7.5 percent. The county recorded its highest rate in 2014 in … December roundup: Illinois unemployment rates by counties, cities and metro areas– Reboot Illinois |
| If You Lost Your Job Tomorrow, Would You Be Eligible for UnemploymentBenefits?
PayScale Career News (blog) If you quit your job, you are generally not eligible for unemployment benefits. However, there are a few exceptions under which, you will become … |
| Unemployment benefit applications plunge to 15-year low
Columbus Dispatch WASHINGTON — The fewest Americans in almost 15 years filed applications forunemployment benefits during a holiday-shortened week that … U.S. unemployment benefit applications plunge to 15-year low – nwitimes.com |
| Spain’s standout GDP growth hasn’t done much for its atrociously highunemployment rate
Business Insider But in reality it’s hiding continued underlying weakness in the economy. 2% is great, but only because growth in the rest of Europe is anemic. |
| Before the story airs: WRAL Investigates fake businesses stealing unemployment money
WRAL.com Hundreds of thousands of people depend on unemployment benefits to help them make it from job to job. Unfortunately, others take advantage of the … |
| After a Year of Strong Job Growth, Recovery Remains Uneven
Economic Policy Institute In December 2014, the national unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent, the lowest it’s been since June 2008. Yet, even as the recovery moves ahead … |
| American Progress on Twitter: “Millions face unemployment, natl subsidized jobs program would …
twitter.com Millions face unemployment, natl subsidized jobs program would bring security & opportunityhttp://ampr.gs/1z7q9zO pic.twitter.com/MF3MPaqfaT. |
| EU_Eurostat on Twitter: “Euro area unemployment rate at 11.4% and EU at 9.9% in December …
twitter.com @EU_Eurostat @AnnaDi_Mario Autrement dit, pays qui ont 1 fort chômage sont au Sud de l’Europe: France, Italie, Portugal, Espagne, Grèce. |
| Extended Unemployment Benefits Really Did Raise TheUnemployment Rate; They Still Are
Forbes For those who don’t follow this sort of economic trivia in the US your unemploymentbenefits usually run out after 26 weeks. After that you’re pretty … |
| Nixon tours Joplin plant, touts unemployment rates
Joplin Globe Amid reports that the unemployment rate in the Joplin metropolitan area already is among the lowest in the state, a new manufacturing warehouse that … |
| DeKalb County unemployment dropped through 2014
DeKalb Daily Chronicle DeKalb County’s unemployment rate fell consistently for most of 2014, ending the year at 4.9 percent, more than 3 percentage points lower than the … Baltimore County Unemployment Rate Dips to 5.4 Percent – Baltimore County Maryland |
| Maine upgrading unemployment benefits system
Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel AUGUSTA — Big changes are coming to Maine’s unemployment benefits system. The Maine Department of Labor says that its telephone and website … |
| Israel’s Statistics Bureau Announces Significant Drop in Unemployment, Particularly A …
Algemeiner Figures released by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics have revealed a sharp drop in unemployment in 2014, particularly among Arab workers, … |
| Teen unemployment remains stubbornly high, study finds
Chicago Tribune Teen unemployment has been exacerbated because older people delayed retirement or re-entered the labor market during the recession, snatching … |
| Lee County Ranks Second for Lowest Unemployment
WRBL Lee County’s unemployment is the second lowest in the state of Alabama with a 4.1% unemployment rate. There are more jobs in Lee County, but it … |
| Inland Empire Health Plan growth tied to poverty, unemployment
San Bernardino County Sun Because the Inland Empire is relatively poor compared to the rest of the state and has a high number of uninsured as a result of high unemployment … |
| US unemployment benefit applications plunge to 15-year low
Arkansas Online WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment aid plunged last week to the lowest level in almost 15 years, a sign hiring will likely … |
| Pa. Unemployment Rate at Lowest Since March 2008
Patch.com Good news for job searchers: Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate in December 2014 fell to 4.8 percent, the lowest it has been … |
| U.S. Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Plunge to 2000 Low
Haver Analytics Initial claims for unemployment insurance dropped to 265,000 during the week ended January 24 from 308,00 during the prior week, revised from … |
| Forbes on Twitter: “Hispanic unemployment has come down to 6.5%, but wages have been …
twitter.com Hispanic unemployment has come down to 6.5%, but wages have been stagnant: http://onforb.es/1znUj0b. 0 replies 48 retweets 17 favorites. Reply. |