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The Columbia University Student Strike: Currently the Nation’s Largest

By Jack Hammond Student workers at Columbia University in New York City have been on strike since November 3. (@jeremychiuu / Student Workers of Columbia / Twitter) (Courtesy: Jacobin) Editor’s Note:  The National Jobs for All Network is  committed to living-wage work for all and to strengthening workers’ bargaining rights.  We have a particular interest… Read More The Columbia University Student Strike: Currently the Nation’s Largest

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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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Unemployment Data–OCTOBER 2021

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

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“Will Not Work for Peanuts”: The Latest Job Reports    

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    

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Unemployment Data–SEPTEMBER 2021

September 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: 4.8%*[ANALYSES by EXPERTS] White     4.2% African American 7.9% Hispanic 6.3% Asian¹           4.2% Persons with a disability¹  … Read More Unemployment Data–SEPTEMBER 2021

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