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
Organized by National Jobs for All Network members on 9/29/21 in New Haven Connecticut, this Zoom town hall meeting features academics and activists working to further progressive priorities, and in particular a national jobs bill in congress. Link: Jobs for All Network Town Hall Meeting (Part 1) Welcome Land Acknowledgment Sarianna Sabbarese Labor… Read More NJFAN 9/29/21 Virtual Town Hall Meeting (Part 1)
October 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: 4.6%*[ANALYSES by EXPERTS] White 4.0% African American 7.9% Hispanic 5.9% Asian¹ 4.2% Persons with a disability¹ … Read More Unemployment Data–OCTOBER 2021
by Frank Stricker October 21, 2021 In the Employment Situation–September 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics offered positives and negatives. Non-farm job numbers from business and government organizations were disappointing, adding only 194,000 positions. The August additions of 366,000 jobs had been weak, but September was worse. In the household survey, unemployment fell substantially from… Read More “Will Not Work for Peanuts”: The Latest Job Reports
