It appears that the past four years had a net gain of just 28,000 jobs. Private-sector jobs were up, but government employment was down.
Author: By FLOYD NORRIS
Four Years Later, 28,000 More Jobs
It appears that the past four years had a net gain of just 28,000 jobs. Private-sector jobs were up, but government employment was down.
Little Clarity on the Jobs Front
The two employment surveys seem to disagree again. On balance, the recovery continues, but it could be in jeopardy if Washington acts irresponsibly.
Little Clarity on the Jobs Front
The two employment surveys seem to disagree again. On balance, the recovery continues, but it could be in jeopardy if Washington acts irresponsibly.
The Recovery Spreads
The job gains, previously concentrated among the oldest workers, are now predominantly among those in the prime working years.
The Recovery Spreads
The job gains, previously concentrated among the oldest workers, are now predominantly among those in the prime working years.
Answer: Yes, Teachers Are Being Hired
Gains reflected in October make this the first year in the last four to show an increase.
Answer: Yes, Teachers Are Being Hired
Gains reflected in October make this the first year in the last four to show an increase.
Are There (Finally) More Teachers?
In each of the last three school years, the number of education jobs in state and local government has declined. The October employment report out Friday will show whether that trend has finally ended.
Getting the Number Wrong
Mitt Romney said there were 23 million Americans struggling to find work. But some of the groups in the calculation may have been counted twice.