Tag: Jobs

President Barack Obama speaks about the economy, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Obama is looking to frame the closing economic arguments of the midterm campaign. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

FACT CHECK: Obama on jobs, health care

Christopher Rugaber · October 2, 2014 9:18 pm

President Barack Obama speaks about the economy, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Obama is looking to frame the closing economic arguments of the midterm campaign. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama touts economic gains under his watch

NEDRA PICKLERJIM KUHNHENN · October 2, 2014 8:46 pm

5 mysteries of US job market waiting to be solved

Christopher Rugaber · October 2, 2014 4:37 pm

Labor Secretary Tom Perez:Â "By raising the minimum wage for workers on federal contracts, we're rewarding a hard day's work with fair pay. This action will also benefit taxpayers. Boosting wages lowers turnover and increases morale, and will lead to higher productivity."Â (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Labor Department sets $10.10 minimum wage for federal contractors

Sean Higgins · October 2, 2014 4:16 pm

Applications for US jobless aid fall to 287k; fewest people receiving benefits in 8-plus years

Applications for US jobless aid fall to 287k; fewest people receiving benefits in 8-plus years

Washington Examiner · October 2, 2014 12:31 pm

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D.C. workers collect unemployment payments while on city payroll, IG finds

Mark Flatten · October 2, 2014 10:00 am

Numbers from the Uncertain Economy

Numbers from the Uncertain Economy

Geoffrey Norman · October 1, 2014 12:39 pm

U.S. job creation fell short of expectations in October, even as the labor market continues to gain strength in 2014. (iStock Photo)

3.6 million have lost unemployment insurance, Democrats say

Joseph Lawler · September 30, 2014 8:45 pm

What the Long Term Unemployed Need: Jobs

What the Long Term Unemployed Need: Jobs

Geoffrey Norman · September 30, 2014 1:03 pm

VIDEO: Biden announces $450 million in job training grants

VIDEO: Biden announces $450 million in job training grants

Lisa Ruhl · September 29, 2014 6:16 pm

US grants $450M to link job training to employers

US grants $450M to link job training to employers

Washington Examiner · September 29, 2014 4:34 pm

Golden Gate Ferry workers picket outside the ferry terminal during a one-day strike Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Larkspur, Calif. Golden Gate Ferry workers have gone on strike, shutting down commuter service between Marin County and San Francisco. Flyers were left on the seats of ferry boats letting people know that the Larkspur, Sausalito and San Francisco terminals will not be operating Friday from 4:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Golden Gate ferry workers strike over contract

Washington Examiner · September 26, 2014 6:56 pm