Category: Unemployment Data

A Little Better Now—But What about the Future?   The January 2026 Jobs Report

By Frank Stricker Feburary 23, 2026 There was not much change from December in many of the January numbers in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Unemployment Situation for January, or in the National Jobs for All Network’s estimation of total real unemployment. Some groups experienced slight improvements. In the government report, the unemployment rate was… Read More A Little Better Now—But What about the Future?   The January 2026 Jobs Report

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Jobs, Factories and Inequalities: A Closer Look at the November 2025 Jobs Report

By Frank Stricker December 30, 2025 In the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Situation for November, the official unemployment rate was 4.6%. That level is not particularly high by conventional standards. However, the rate has been creeping up. Furthermore, the National Jobs for All Network’s Full Count of this unemployment number, which includes more people… Read More Jobs, Factories and Inequalities: A Closer Look at the November 2025 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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