Breaking down June jobs report numbers
The U.S. Labor Department reports the country added 850,000 jobs in June. BancAlliance Co-President Lori Bettinger joins CBSN with more.
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Job openings hit a record high as layoffs fall to record low
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Barclays economist on "healthy" jobs report
As the U.S. reopens, job growth is picking up -- the country added 850,000 jobs last month, according to the Labor Department's latest report. However, unemployment rose to 5.9%. Barclays chief U.S. economist Michael Gapen joined CBSN to discuss the latest numbers.
Jobless claims fall to their lowest level since the pandemic
After ticking up unexpectedly, the number of Americans filing for weekly unemployment benefits is again on the decline.
Judge blocks early cutoff of unemployment aid in Indiana
State must continue paying enhanced jobless benefits until a lawsuit on the issue is decided, the judge ruled.
10 states end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26
An estimated 2.5 million workers will be affected when 10 states opt-out of enhanced benefit programs at the end of week.
New jobless claims down slightly
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week, after unexpectedly spiking just one week before. According to the U.S. Labor Department, 411,000 Americans filed new jobless claims the week ending June 19, a decline of about 7,000. Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate, joins CBSN to discuss the latest numbers.
Jobless claims edge down as U.S. economy slowly heals
The number of people applying for weekly unemployment benefits has fallen sharply since January.
26 states set to end extended unemployment benefits early
A growing number of states are set to end enhanced federal unemployment benefits early, ahead of September's expiration deadline. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
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Americans are quitting their jobs at record pace, report says
A new report shows that nearly four million Americans quit their jobs in April, which is the highest quit rate in 20 years. Social psychologist Dr. Ron Friedman joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what people should look out for as they consider switching careers.
9 more states will end pandemic unemployment aid on Saturday
The GOP-led states say the benefits aren't needed. But some out-of-work people say they are still struggling.
Federal unemployment expires in nine states
More than half of states are ending the federal government's $300-per-week unemployment bonus months before the scheduled phaseout on September 6. CBS MoneyWatch's Aimee Picchi spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the impact this is having on everyday workers.
New unemployment claims rise
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment claims rose last week, ending a six-week streak of improving jobs numbers. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the "Troubled Asset Relief Programs" under the Obama Administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the numbers means for the U.S. economy.
Louisiana to drop enhanced unemployment benefits
It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.
Unemployment applications rise from a pandemic low
About half a million people applied for some sort of jobless aid last week, while 15 million still collect benefits.
Experts discuss post-pandemic hiring boom
The U.S. economy added 559,000 jobs in May and that number is expected to grow this summer. Lavare Bland, CEO of Kandidate - North America, and Karin Kimbrough, LinkedIn's chief economist, joined CBSN's Lana Zak for the MoneyWatch special "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce" to discuss the post-pandemic job market.
Power dynamic may have "tilted a bit" toward employees, economist says
Some businesses are trying to make open positions more enticing by offering incentives to potential employees.
New unemployment claims hit pandemic low
As CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports, the Labor Department says 376,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week — marking the lowest level since the pandemic began. But many businesses say they're having trouble filling open position. Joe Minarik, senior vice president and director of research for the Committee for Economic Development, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the new unemployment numbers and America's continuing economic recovery.
Employers offer incentives to fill job openings
Unemployment claims dropped to a new pandemic low while job vacancies hit a record high. Omar Villafranca takes a look at how employers are struggling to fill those job openings.
Why millions of unemployed Americans just got their tax refund
Some 2.8 million people who filed taxes early got refunds this week, while millions more could qualify for a payment.
Lawmakers push for another $60 billion in COVID aid for restaurants
The federal fund for restaurants and bars had three times as many applications as its initial funding could pay for.
In 25 states ending unemployment early, workers are panicked
Half of all U.S. states are cutting off enhanced jobless aid two months early. Benefit recipients say that's cruel.
Biden touts May jobs report as unemployment dips
Hiring is up and unemployment is dropping. President Biden said Friday that the May jobs report is a sign that the U.S. is "on the move again."
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