Why Is Military Recruitment Low?
Military recruitment is the lowest it's been in years, due in part to the pandemic creating a lack of opportunities to recruit in schools.
Jobs/Employment
Why Are Layoffs On The Rise?
Companies are beginning to lay off employees, and are in a hiring freeze amid inflation and an upcoming recession.
Fewer Americans Filed For Jobless Benefits Last Week
The unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%, tying a 50-year low reached just before the coronavirus pandemic slammed the U.S. economy in early 2020.
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California Mental Health Workers Go On Strike
Mental health clinicians are going on strike, as many providers complain their patients aren't getting the help they need.
Starbucks Asks Labor Board To Halt Union Votes Temporarily
Starbucks alleges St. Louis labor board officials made special arrangements for pro-union workers to vote in person at its office.
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U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims Rise By 14,000 To 262,000
Applications for jobless aid have risen five out of the last six weeks, and the four-week average rose to its highest point since November.
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Chipotle To Pay NYC Workers $20M For Violating Labor Laws
The settlement covers about 13,000 employees who worked at the chain's New York City outlets between 2017 and this year.
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Applications For U.S. Jobless Claims Up Again Last Week
The Labor Department's jobs report for July, due out Friday, is expected to show that employers tacked on another 250,000 jobs last month.
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Explaining U.S. Tipping Practices
There are several places where it's customary to tip service workers, but only five reasons why we engage in this behavior in the first place.
What's Happened To Hiring Practices?
How is it that everybody’s hiring yet millions of Americans are still looking for jobs?
| James Packard and Maya Saenz
School Districts Are Scrambling To Find Teachers
School districts are facing a nationwide teacher shortage amid pandemic burnout, low salaries and rising housing costs.
How NDAs Can Hide Stories Of Sexual Misconduct
NDAs are creating issues in the workplace, for allegedly hiding sexual misconduct among employees.
Americans Filing Jobless Claims At Highest Level In 8 Months
Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending July 16 rose by 7,000 to 251,000, up from the previous week's 244,000.
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Delays With USPS Delivery In Multiple States
Major staffing shortages are causing delays in USPS mail deliveries in multiple states, including Montana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Massachusetts.
Mail Piling Up In Montana Due To USPS Staffing Shortages
Residents in Bozeman, Montana, spoke with Newsy about what they call massive delays in their mail service.
Emojis Have Become A Questionable Part Of Workplace Communication
Though emojis have now become a regular form of texting, it's still unclear how they come across at work.
Dire U.S. Labor Shortage Provides Opportunity For Ex-Prisoners
Some studies have shown that stable jobs are a major factor in reducing recidivism.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Rise To 235K, Most In Nearly 6 Months
Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending July 2 rose by 4,000 from the previous week, according to the Labor Department.
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Delta Pilots Picket To Demand Better Pay And Working Conditions
Airline executives are meeting Thursday with the FAA over a recent rise in cancellations and delays.
Delta Pilots Picket Across The Country Demanding Increased Pay
This comes as passengers deal with flight cancelations and delays during the summer months.
Labor Shortage Compounds Federal Firefighters' Staffing Woes
Wildfire season is raging across the western U.S. and fierce competition for workers is exacerbating challenges for agencies that employ firefighters.
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Pandemic, Economy Impacts Continue To Hurt Airlines Globally
Pilots are working more overtime than ever, and one airport leader says the system won't get healthier until the world is on the mend.
How Sharing Your Salary Can Help Make Your Job More Equitable
Gen Z is making pay transparency more common, and now some states are creating laws to require it.
How Pay Disparities In Women's Sports Pushes Them To Go International
Brittney Griner said she's exhausted from having to go overseas to play basketball.
Cities Are Taking A Financial Hit As More People Work From Home
Businesses that would typically see customers coming from work nearby are seeing a decrease in revenue.
Delta To Begin Paying Flight Attendants During Boarding
Delta said the change will take effect in June, and it comes on top of 4% pay raises granted to flight attendants last month.
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Female Trucking Group Offers New Beginnings To Future Truckers
Diane McNair-Smith is pushing hard for more women to get involved in the industry long dominated by men.
Ride-Share Drivers Strike Over Uber, Lyft Fuel Surcharges
Some drivers went on strike for St. Patrick's Day, saying the new surcharges — meant to help address rising fuel costs — don't go far enough.
Today's Trends In Teen Employment
Where and when U.S. teenagers are working is changing.
Explaining The Minimum Wage
Actual minimum wages vary from state to state. Changing the national minimum requires an act of Congress.
