The Majority Agenda: Good Jobs, Strong Infrastructure, Fair Play – policy briefs from Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)

Cross posted from CEPR, Apr 13, 2026   By CEPR Project Introduction Good Jobs Strong Infrastructure Fair Play Project Introduction Today in the United States, it may seem that there is little agreement across the ideological spectrum, especially given the political strife and dysfunction that has enveloped the country. However, amidst much divisiveness, we are not necessarily… Read More The Majority Agenda: Good Jobs, Strong Infrastructure, Fair Play – policy briefs from Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)

A Little Better Now—But What about the Future?   The January 2026 Jobs Report

By Frank Stricker Feburary 23, 2026 There was not much change from December in many of the January numbers in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Unemployment Situation for January, or in the National Jobs for All Network’s estimation of total real unemployment. Some groups experienced slight improvements. In the government report, the unemployment rate was… Read More A Little Better Now—But What about the Future?   The January 2026 Jobs Report

2025–Glad to See You Go?  The December Jobs Report      

  By Frank Stricker January 20, 2026                 Bits of Good News First       The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Situation for December showed several positives, although most were small. For example, unemployment was down for whites, African Americans, and the whole labor force. It fell from 30.7%… Read More 2025–Glad to See You Go?  The December Jobs Report      

Jobs, Factories and Inequalities: A Closer Look at the November 2025 Jobs Report

By Frank Stricker December 30, 2025 In the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Situation for November, the official unemployment rate was 4.6%. That level is not particularly high by conventional standards. However, the rate has been creeping up. Furthermore, the National Jobs for All Network’s Full Count of this unemployment number, which includes more people… Read More Jobs, Factories and Inequalities: A Closer Look at the November 2025 Jobs Report