As rising global demand drives up oil prices, employment in industries based on oil and gas extraction has grown sharply in the United States.
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Why Job Growth Is Likely to Slow
Readings on economic output indicate that the recent rate of job growth won’t be sustained, complicating President Obama’s economic narrative.
Why Job Growth Is Likely to Slow
Readings on economic output indicate that the recent rate of job growth won’t be sustained, complicating President Obama’s economic narrative.
Unemployment by Job Category
A look at the widely varying jobless rates by sector, from government workers to construction.
Unemployment by Job Category
A look at the widely varying jobless rates by sector, from government workers to construction.
Comparing Recessions and Recoveries: Job Changes
The Labor Department reported a net gain of 227,000 jobs for February and revised job growth upward for the preceding two months, illustrating just how deep a hole was left by the recession.
Comparing Recessions and Recoveries: Job Changes
The Labor Department reported a net gain of 227,000 jobs for February and revised job growth upward for the preceding two months, illustrating just how deep a hole was left by the recession.
Looking for a Labor Force Comeback
The strengthening recovery has reignited a long-running debate about how many workers who stopped seeking jobs will start looking again.
Looking for a Labor Force Comeback
The strengthening recovery has reignited a long-running debate about how many workers who stopped seeking jobs will start looking again.
First Thing We Do, Let’s Elect All the Lawyers
Nearly two of every five United States senators is a lawyer, but the share is declining, according to a new report from the Congressional Research Service.