Snowplow driver shortage threatens states from Oregon to Ohio
Low wages and a tight labor market are blamed for a shortfall in plow operators in states from Oregon to Ohio.
Employment
Americans are taking more control over their work lives – because they have to
In "career portfolioing," people assemble different income sources to have some independence from employers who offer little security.
Here's how much pay Americans say they'd need to switch jobs
The minimum salary people want has risen to 8-year high, reflecting a hot job market and high cost of living, a survey says.
Olive Garden manager out of a job after time-off tirade
Workers at Italian chain's restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas, were told to "look for another job" if they call out sick.
Fewer middle-aged men in the job market
Employment rates have rebounded since the pandemic recession, Labor Department data shows, but one group is lagging behind: men aged 35 to 44. New York Times reporter Jeanna Smialek discusses the reasons why.
Hiring stayed strong in November, with 263,000 jobs added
The job market remains surprisingly resilient despite the Federal Reserve's attempts to weaken it.
Stock market mixed after strong hiring data fans inflation worries
Stronger-than-expected wage data raised expectations Fed hikes will be more aggressive to get inflation under control.
The labor force is shrinking. Here's what's sidelining workers.
More people are unable to work due to sickness than a year ago, with retirement and child care issues adding to the problem.
CNN to lay off staffers this week amid changes at the network
Network CEO Chris Licht sent an email to staffers saying this week's cuts "will be a difficult time for everyone."
Job openings and hires dipped in October as economy cooled
Businesses become slightly less desperate for workers, but there are still 10.3 million open jobs.
United Furniture sued after firing 2,700 workers in the night
An attorney for the workers wants the company to provide 60 days of back pay and benefits.
Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August
Number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to a 3-month high amid rise in layoffs.
White House official reacts to jobs report
The U.S. Department of Labor is reporting employers added 261,000 jobs last month and unemployment rose 3.7%. Senior adviser to President Biden Mitch Landrieu joins the show to discuss the White House's reaction to the October jobs report.
Mortgage rates blow past 7% for first time in two decades
Average home loan costs haven't been this high since the U.S. economy was reeling from the Sept. 11 attacks.
Buttigieg calls employment numbers "strong as hell"
The Transportation Secretary addressed voters' concerns about rising inflation and government spending on "Face the Nation."
Unemployment rate falls to 50-year low of 3.5%
Employers added a solid 263,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%. The strong jobs numbers were bad news for investors who fear the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates.
Employers add 263,000 jobs in September amid hiring slowdown
The labor market experienced the slowest job growth in 18 months, although the unemployment rate shrank to its lowest level in 50 years.
Tips for surviving a layoff
Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas reports a rising number of U.S. companies are cutting jobs and freezing hiring. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo outlines tips for surviving a layoff if it happens to you.
You just got laid off. What should you do next?
If you're among the growing number of workers getting laid off, it's vital to know your rights — and what mistakes to avoid.
Layoffs rising as the U.S. economy slows
More Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs jumped, showing the Fed's rate hikes are taking a toll.
U.S. job openings sink in August, suggesting hiring pullback
Sharp drop in job openings will be welcomed by Fed Reserve as it pushes to raise unemployment to cool inflation.
Biden announces tentative deal to avert rail strike
A tentative deal between rail companies and union leaders averted a catastrophic shutdown less than a day before workers were set to walk off the job. Nancy Cordes has the details of the marathon negotiations.
Mortgage rates hit 5.89% — highest level since housing crash
Borrowing costs for a conventional home loan have more than doubled over the last year.
Half of American workers are "quiet quitters," Gallup finds
Pandemic has frayed relationship between employees and bosses, leading to greater disengagement at work, survey suggests.
U.S. stocks end lower for 3rd straight week, despite jobs numbers
An early morning rally fueled by slower jobs report, faded by mid-afternoon, erasing all gains.
3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say
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