May's weak jobs report latest sign of economic slowdown
The disappointing May jobs report is just the latest sign that the US economy is running out of gas after a decade-long expansion.
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US economy added only 75,000 jobs in May
The US economy added only 75,000 jobs in May, a surprisingly low number that was well below what experts had predicted.
US economy has added jobs for 103 straight months
The US labor market keeps getting stronger.
What to expect from April's US jobs report
The US job market is about as good as it gets. How much longer can that last?
Solid jobs report expected for January despite shutdown
The January jobs report is due out on Friday, and the longest government shutdown in history has left experts guessing what the numbers will look like.
Economists walk back study that showed huge increase in gig jobs
It was one of the most striking findings of 2016: The share of workers in "alternative" work arrangements, such as Uber drivers and other independent contractors, had risen dramatically over the previous decade.
US economy added 155,000 jobs in November
Americans got another positive jobs report on Friday -- but it was full of warning signs that the economy is beginning to stutter.
American wages go up in the third quarter
With the unemployment rate at its lowest level in nearly 50 years, American workers are finally starting to see their paychecks grow a little faster.
Unemployment rate falls to 49-year low
The last time the American job market was this strong, astronauts were still going to the moon.
Sarah Sanders apologizes for false claim about African-American jobs
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders issued a rare correction Tuesday night after falsely declaring that President Donald Trump has created three times as many jobs for African-American workers as former President Barack Obama did during his two terms in office.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in July
The job market keeps pumping out jobs.
10 best gigs in a 'gig economy'
CareerCast identified 10 of the best jobs for the "gig economy," giving independent workers some insight into what fields they might consider.
Global employment rises while wages stagnate
A record number of people have jobs, and companies are struggling to fill positions. But workers still aren't getting raises.
Google has a hard time holding onto its black employees, report finds
Google's employee attrition rates are highest for black and Hispanic employees.
Why wages are barely growing in America
With unemployment near historic lows, there seems to be just one missing piece in the economic recovery: Wage growth.
Black unemployment rate hits record low
The black unemployment rate fell to 5.9% in May — the lowest since the government started keeping track in 1972.
Unemployment rate matches lowest point in half a century
How low can we go?
Trump hints at strong jobs report ahead of its release
About an hour before the Labor Department released its closely watched jobs number Friday, President Donald Trump was already talking up the results.
Job openings in the US hit a record
American businesses can't hire workers fast enough.
US job market poised for milestone: 90 straight months of gains
It's been a volatile week for the US economy, but it should end with good news.
Arkansas Medicaid recipients must start working in June
Tens of thousands of low-income Arkansas residents will have to start working in June if they want to keep their Medicaid benefits.
1 in 5 black men did not work in 2016, study says
Black unemployment is near an all-time low, but that only tells part of the story.
GoPro quits the drone business, slashes staff, and reportedly looks at sale
GoPro is killing its drone business, slashing 20% of its staff and is reportedly exploring a possible sale of the company after reporting weak demand for its products.
Report: Summer jobs becoming thing of past for teens
Summer jobs were once a rite of passage for American teens, but a new report shows that this tradition is on the decline as fewer and fewer teens enter the workforce.
