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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Britain: Ed Miliband endures rough ride at TUC after criticism of pension strike action

Ed Miliband endures rough ride at TUC after criticism of pension strike action
Labour leader urges talks to prevent confrontation while public sector unions gear up for a long-running battle

 

America losing ground in global competition for college-educated

America losing ground in global competition for college-educated ...
America appears to be losing an important edge in the global knowledge economy, with its share of college-educated workers falling relative to rival economic powers, according to a new study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

 

US Poverty Rate, 1 in 6, at Highest Level in Years

US Poverty Rate, 1 in 6, at Highest Level in Years
The portion of Americans living in poverty last year rose to the highest level since 1993, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday, fresh evidence that the sluggish economicrecovery has done nothing for the country's poorest citizens

 

Monday, September 12, 2011

Britain: TUC conference: what's in store

TUC conference: what's in store
As the TUC conference begins, union leaders and leftwing commentators discuss what the main themes will be

 

Thursday, September 08, 2011

US states to pay unemployment bills, taxes could rise

US states to pay unemployment bills, taxes could rise
Employers in states with outstanding loans as of Jan. 1 would begin losing a federal tax credit, too, driving up the amounts theypay into unemployment

 

What New Jobs Fix Will Obama Propose Tonight?

What New Jobs Fix Will Obama Propose Tonight?
President Obama, in a joint session of Congress Thursday night, will announce his plan to get more Americans working. David Greene speaks to David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal about the challenges Obama faces promoting a jobs program and reviving the economy.

 

Apprenticeships May Solve Skills Gap, Spark Economy

Apprenticeships May Solve Skills Gap, Spark Economy
Morning Edition has been asking business people for their one idea on how to help fix a part of the economy. Tim Brown, CEO of the design firm IDEO, talks to Steve Inskeep about his idea of reviving apprenticeships.
NPR Morning Edition

 

Weekly Unemployment Claims Rise Slightly

Weekly Unemployment Claims Rise Slightly
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up slightly last week, evidence that the job market isn't improving. The Labor Department said weekly applications for unemployment benefits rose 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 414,000.

 

Amid Skepticism, Obama Prepares For Jobs Speech

Amid Skepticism, Obama Prepares For Jobs Speech
The president's jobs proposal is expected to include a combination of new and extended tax cuts, new spending on public works projects, and assistance for those who've been out of work a long time. But he's dogged by the controversy that surrounds his early stimulus effort.

 

Friday, September 02, 2011

Jobs outlook not pretty this Labor Day


Jobs outlook not pretty this Labor Day
Sylvia Allegretto, labor economist, Center on Wage and Employment Dynamics
http://blogs.berkeley.edu/2011/09/02/labor-day-2/

 

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