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The problem, Mr. Mayor, is too few jobs — not too little access

By TRUDY GOLDBERG, NOREEN CONNELL and ALAN AJA NEW YORK DAILY NEWS |MAR 19, 2022 https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-adams-jobs-20220319-wuaikeoc5vbkjlp7bbgzcpteqe-story.html Amid the crowded Democratic primary for mayor, some candidates, including Maya Wiley, Dianne Morales and Scott Stringer, promised upwards of 100,000 new jobs with “hire local” provisions. But candidate Eric Adams had no such plans. He asserted that “the biggest problem is not lack of… Read More The problem, Mr. Mayor, is too few jobs — not too little access

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Unemployment Data–DECEMBER 2021

December 2021 Unemployment Data–the Full Count The BLS estimates that official unemployment this month may be understated by up to 0.1%, reflecting measurement problems. (U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS) OFFICIAL UNEMPLOYMENT: 3.9%*[ANALYSES by EXPERTS] White     3.2% African American 7.1% Hispanic 4.9% Asian¹           3.8% Persons with a disability¹  … Read More Unemployment Data–DECEMBER 2021

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Unemployment Data–NOVEMBER 2021

November 2021 Unemployment Data–the Full Count The BLS estimates that official unemployment this month may be understated by up to 0.1%, reflecting measurement problems. (U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS) OFFICIAL UNEMPLOYMENT: 4.2%*[ANALYSES by EXPERTS] White     3.7% African American 6.7% Hispanic 5.2% Asian¹           3.8% Persons with a disability¹  … Read More Unemployment Data–NOVEMBER 2021

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