Category: Measuring Unemployment

Was It a Good Jobs Report or a Bad One?  A Closer Look at the September 2026 Unemployment Numbers

By Frank Stricker October 17, 2026 I.             There is much that is confusing about the job numbers in the latest Employment Situation. By conventional standards, as is often the case, official unemployment was on the low side–just 4.2%. And from a separate report, we learn that initial applications for unemployment benefits have recently been… Read More Was It a Good Jobs Report or a Bad One?  A Closer Look at the September 2026 Unemployment Numbers

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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      

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8/27 WED @ 1 PM Webinar > Is Black Full Employment Possible Without Affirmative Action and DEI?

Sixty-two years ago, 250,000 people convened in Washington, DC to demand “meaningful and dignified jobs at decent wages” for all workers. The March on Washington was not merely a moral appeal to the nation, but also an economic one.   Today, that dream of full employment remains unfulfilled. Join the Center for Economic Policy Research’s webinar… Read More 8/27 WED @ 1 PM Webinar > Is Black Full Employment Possible Without Affirmative Action and DEI?

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