Growing number of Americans facing prospect of long-term unemployment
According to Labor Department data, in August, nearly 2 million people in the U.S. faced long-term unemployment, defined as being out of work for at least 27 weeks.
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According to Labor Department data, in August, nearly 2 million people in the U.S. faced long-term unemployment, defined as being out of work for at least 27 weeks.
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.
Many workers aren't working as much as they'd like. Here's what one expert says the federal unemployment rate fails to capture.
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.
A new survey from Resume Builder suggests that some employers have masked the true reason why layoffs took place.
The first jobs report of 2024 shows the U.S. economy remains resilient despite the Federal Reserve jacking up interest rates.
Although U.S. unemployment remains near a 50-year low, job losses have surged this month. Here's what tells about the state of the labor market.
Fearing an imminent recession, corporate employers are pulling back on hiring in a range of professional fields.
CEO Jonah Peretti wrote in a memo that "the company can no longer continue to fund BuzzFeed News as a standalone organization."
Employers added 236,000 jobs last month, and the nation's unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Plentiful job listings show an overheated hiring market — but many are duplicates or fake, say economists and recruiters.
The U.S. job market has remained robust despite the Federal Reserve's concerted push to slow economic growth.
The job market remains red-hot despite the Federal Reserve's push to slow economic growth.
The job market remains strong — a good sign for workers but a blow to the Fed's efforts to cool inflation.
There are still some people who aren't able to enjoy the holidays as much this year, because their unemployment claims are being held up by fraudulent activity.
CBS4 Investigates is getting an up-close look at how criminals across the globe have been committing unemployment fraud in the Centennial State.
If you're unemployed and thinking of returning to work, not only will the state pay you, businesses desperate to fill labor shortages are offering big incentives on top.
CBS4 found victims of unemployment fraud who report their name was fraudulently used will likely not receive any reply from the labor department.
Colorado has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country at 8.4%, but many officials believe the only way to bring the number down is through vaccination, fewer COVID cases and reduction of pandemic restrictions.
The proposed $908 billion coronavirus relief package is gaining traction in Congress. But will it be enough, and will it come in time?
In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?
Spending from the first round of stimulus propped up the economy. But that money is gone, and a more stimulus is unlikely in the coming weeks.
More stimulus checks would help suffering Americans and prop up the sagging U.S. economy, but Democrats and Republicans haven't yet agreed on a deal.
The revised HEROES Act, passed by Democrats in the House, would still include stimulus payments and enhanced unemployment benefits.
Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.
Boulder County Parks & Open Space trails and open space areas west of Highway 36 will be closed starting at sunset on Friday and remain closed on Saturday, March 14 due to high winds and extreme fire danger.
CBS Colorado's First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert kicks off a new behind-the-scenes series at the Denver Zoo.
The chair of the Colorado Republican Party has resigned her position, citing that she has endured "threats of violence, blackmail attempts, and continued efforts to fracture our party further."
New developments have emerged in the case of Jax Gratton, the 34-year-old Denver hairstylist who disappeared in April of last year and whose body was found two months later.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Our prolonged period of strong winds and critical fire danger rolls on for Friday for day number two of a three day threat. Warm temperatures, dry air and super, gusty winds will team up again for a First Alert Weather Day that creates ideal conditions for rapid wildfire spread.
Boulder County Parks & Open Space trails and open space areas west of Highway 36 will be closed starting at sunset on Friday and remain closed on Saturday, March 14 due to high winds and extreme fire danger.
CBS Colorado's First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert kicks off a new behind-the-scenes series at the Denver Zoo.
The chair of the Colorado Republican Party has resigned her position, citing that she has endured "threats of violence, blackmail attempts, and continued efforts to fracture our party further."
CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard-working Colorado families facing financial hurdles that defy easy solutions.
A suspect stole $1,349 in gift cards and other items from a vehicle parked at an Evergreen trailhead.
Smoke from fires burning in Nebraska has filtered into Northern Colorado, impacting air quality for many communities.
In Northern Colorado, smoke from fires in Nebraska moved into parts of Fort Collins and Greeley, creating an air quality issue for some communities.
The first A to Z with Alex Lehnert segment features armadillos from the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
A large tree was downed in Fort Collins after Northern Colorado was struck by strong winds on Thursday.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Iran's women's soccer team was branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they returned home.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
A Denver-based UFC fighter will be representing Colorado in the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
The U.S. military says six service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Companies are using people's browsing and buying history to set individualized prices on everything from groceries to plane tickets based on what they think a person can afford or is willing to pay.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
A measles outbreak tied to local schools has some parents in the Broomfield community weighing difficult decisions about everyday activities, especially those with infants too young to be vaccinated.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
The case of a police officer who allegedly fled after off-duty road rage incident that ended in crash on I-25 is highlighting the hiring pressures small departments in Colorado face.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."