LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state says the labor market will be very competitive this summer for people ages 16 to 19.
Mich. summer job market for ages 16-19 competitive
French Senate to vote on significant labor reform
PARIS (AP) — France's parliament is expected to pass a package of significant labor reforms the government hopes will help stop rising unemployment and jumpstart the country's
High-tech pushes for more in immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — High-tech companies looking to bring more skilled workers to the U.S. pushed Monday for more concessions in an immigration bill pending in the Senate. Labor
The state says Michigan's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April as the number of people working rose while the number of jobless people fell.
The state says the labor market will be very competitive this summer for people ages 16 to 19.
As the Dow breaks 15,000, is it too late to buy?
NEW YORK (AP) — Are stocks worth buying now?
New jobs and energy gains helping lift US economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A stronger-than-expected April rebound in job creation and recent dramatic discoveries of vast U.S. oil and gas reserves are helping to lift the American economy
Why the US economy is taking so long to recover
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy and job market are moving in the right direction, just not very quickly.
Democrats give up benefits for locked-out workers
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Democrats have backed off a bill to allow unemployment benefits workers locked-out by employers as a defensive maneuver during labor disputes.
A tale of 2 employment surveys, at a glance
The U.S. economy added a solid 165,000 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent from 7.6 percent.
Big revisions help brighten monthly US jobs report
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 165,000 jobs the U.S. economy added in April weren't the only reason to be cheered by Friday's employment report.
Solid job gains in April ease fears about economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy showed last month why it remains the envy of industrialized nations: In the face of tax increases and federal spending cuts, employers added a
Stocks surge to new highs after hiring climbs
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is surging past new milestones after the government reported a big pickup in hiring at U.S. employers.
April's solid job growth favors women over men
It appears that April was a much better month for women than men in the job market, according to the government's latest employment report released Friday.
Stocks surge in early trading after hiring climbs
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is pushing further into record territory after the government reported a surge in hiring last month.
Weekly unemployment insurance claims drop
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending April 27 decreased from the previous week's total.
