U.S. unemployment applications rise again

Another 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, although job losses are starting to slow. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what the numbers mean.

• May 28, 2020
• 02:09

2.1 million jobless claims filed last week

More than 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the number of jobless claims to more than 40 million over the last 10 weeks. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss which industries are scrambling to hire some of those workers.

• May 28, 2020
• 02:04

Why the coronavirus crash is hurting women more than men

In contrast to the Great Recession, female workers account for most of the layoffs triggered by COVID-19.

• May 28, 2020

U.S. jobless claims pass 40 million

Another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, pushing the total past 40 million since the coronavirus lockdowns began in mid-March. The director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, Frances Stacy, joined CBSN with a look at the latest numbers.

• May 28, 2020
• 06:01

Women bear the brunt of COVID economic hardships

"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan sat down with Dr. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, to find out why women have been disproportionately impacted by job losses over the last few months

• May 27, 2020
• 08:53

COVID pandemic forces millions of working women into "impossible" roles

Dr. Nicole Mason, President of the Institute for Women's Policy Research says COVID has forced many women to choose between going back to work and staying home to care for their families

• May 28, 2020

Scammers steal "hundreds of millions" via fake jobless claims

Fraudster ring operating out of Nigeria has used stolen identities to file fake jobless claims in dozens of states.

• May 27, 2020

How COVID-19 will affect young workers

This year's college graduates are entering the worst job market since the Great Depression. Charlotte Alter of Time spoke to CBSN about her conversations with members of the Class of 2020, whose futures will be shaped by the coronavirus pandemic.

• May 26, 2020
• 05:22

Bartender earned "too little" for unemployment

Sarah May was laid off from her job due to COVID-19 but was told she didn't earn enough to qualify for unemployment benefits. May shared her story with CBS News.

• May 26, 2020
• 02:18

Why tipped workers earn so little

About 60% of service-sector workers applying for unemployment get denied, according to research from the advocacy group One Fair Wage. Co-founder Saru Jayaraman explains why tipped work is often so precarious.

• May 26, 2020
• 02:10

Feds cut off early looks at economic data for news media

For decades, reporters had early access to highly anticipated releases, such as the monthly jobs report. No longer.

• May 25, 2020

ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"

This week we sat down with National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, former DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the latest on the battle against COVID-19.

• May 25, 2020

Face The Nation: Eric Rosengren, Geoff Ballotti, Michael Chertoff

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on unemployment, PPP programs and the reopening of the economy

• May 24, 2020
• 23:08

Boston Fed chief predicts double-digit unemployment through 2020

Eric Rosengren said the reason the unemployment rate will remain high is because the industries that have been battered most by the coronavirus rely on the comfort of consumers.

• May 24, 2020

Boston Fed predicts "double- digit unemployment" through end of 2020

Eric Rosengren says a vaccine is needed to have unemployment levels to return to pre-covid rates.

• May 24, 2020
• 07:11

Meet the "Food Fairy" of Philadelphia

Access to food has been one of the greatest concerns for many after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered businesses and forced millions into unemployment. Michelle Miller speaks to one Philadelphia resident who took on the task of helping her community, delivering hundreds of meals to families in need -- earning hear the nickname, "Food Fairy." Miller follows Sam Samuel for the "CBS This Morning: Saturday" series, The Dish.

• May 23, 2020
• 05:12

Workers have leverage in strong job market

Last month the U.S. unemployment rate fell to its lowest point in half a century. NPR chief economics correspondent Scott Horsely spoke to CBSN about what we can and can't take away from that figure about the health of the economy, and what it might mean for the 2020 campaign.

• May 21, 2019
• 05:01

Dressbarn to shut down all stores

Dressbarn has announced that it will close all of its about 650 store nationwide, meaning thousands could be out of a job. More and more retailers are closing brick and mortar stores. So far this year, more than 7,000 locations are set to shutter, which has already exceeded 2018. However, unemployment in the country continues to fall, and hit a 50-year low in April. Mark Muro, Senior fellow and policy director, Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings Institute, joined CBSN to discuss.

• May 22, 2019
• 04:24

Another 4 million Americans file for jobless aid

Layoffs continue two months after broad shutdowns started, dampening hopes for a swift recovery.

• May 21, 2020

Over 38 million in U.S. file jobless claims

More than 38 million Americans filed for unemployment over the last nine weeks. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what this means for overall unemployment and new projections about how long the financial fallout could last.

• May 21, 2020
• 02:13

More than 40 million jobless in pandemic

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 40 million Americans have been forced out of work. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBSN to talk about the latest numbers.

• May 21, 2020
• 08:44

How China trade war may slow economic growth

President Trump is trying to calm weary investors as he plans to tout low unemployment in his push for reelection in 2020. But this centerpiece of his campaign effort comes as some economists warn of another recession taking shape. Nearly 70% of CFO's said they fear a recession will happen by the end of next year, according to a survey from Duke University. Paula Reid reports.

• Aug 17, 2019
• 02:24

Why do so many Americans have "side hustles"?

Even with unemployment at a 50-year low, 43% of full-time employees say they have a job outside of their primary work, according to a Bank Rate survey in June. Taking on an extra job for money or experience is often called having a “side hustle.” CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why so many Americans have second jobs.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 03:19

CBO predicts high unemployment for years to come

The U.S. job market has seen its worst shock since the 1930s, the independent budget watchdog writes.

• May 20, 2020

Hiring surged in October

Employers added a surprisingly high number of jobs in October as the economy shrugged off a 40-day strike by autoworkers. CBS News' Reena Ninan has more.

• Nov 1, 2019
• 00:27

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