In June, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) published Unequal Employment: Black Jobs Gaps and Deficits By State, a great new research brief by Algernon Austin, CEPR’s Director for Race and Economic Justice. This is a great new tool for advocates and policymakers to understand the profound gaps in labor market conditions for Black… Read More New Research Brief Shines Spotlight on Black Jobs Gap
By Frank Stricker The U.S. economy performed pretty well in the second quarter (April-June), growing at the rate of 2.8%. Also, price increases have been moderating in many… Read More The Job Situation in July of 2024
July 2024 Unemployment Data–the Full Count (U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS) OFFICIAL UNEMPLOYMENT: 4.3%* [ANALYSES by EXPERTS] White 3.8 % African American 6.3% Hispanic 5.3% Asian¹ 3.7% Persons with a disability¹ 8.2% Men 20 years and over 4.0% Women 20 years and over 3.8% Teens (16-19 years)… Read More Unemployment Data-JULY 2024
By Frank Stricker Are we on the precipice of a recession? Some experts think so. Neil Dutta wrote a piece for Business Insider with this title: “We’re on the Brink of an Unemployment Fiasco.” At The American Prospect, Ryan Cooper’s article revealed a lack of reverence for the Chair of the Federal Reserve: “Inflation is… Read More Are We on the Verge? The Jobs Report for June 2024
June 2024 Unemployment Data–the Full Count (U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS) OFFICIAL UNEMPLOYMENT: 4.1%* [ANALYSES by EXPERTS] White 3.5% African American 6.3% Hispanic 4.9% Asian¹ 4.1% Persons with a disability¹ 8.0% Men 20 years and over 3.8% Women 20 years and over 3.7% Teens (16-19 years) 12.1%… Read More Unemployment Data-JUNE 2024
