unemployment

Obama and governors to talk state aid

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Mon, 12/01/2008 - 17:02

Plagued by rising unemployment, falling tax revenue and increased demand for state services, governors from across the country will meet with President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday to press for federal money to ease their fiscal strain.


 

French firms turn to poor areas for help

Marketplace  Mon, 11/24/2008 - 17:03

France's largely immigrant suburbs have long faced high unemployment, in some areas at double the national average.

But large companies have now begun recruiting from these neighborhoods because it's good for business. Anita Elash report.


 

Cheap gas can't save the economy

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Fri, 11/21/2008 - 12:49

The stock market stinks like a moldy piece of Limburger cheese. Unemployment is on the rise. Home prices continue to fall.

There are fears that one or more of Detroit's Big Three could go bankrupt.


 

Why cheap gas can't save the economy

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Fri, 11/21/2008 - 10:28

The stock market stinks like a moldy piece of Limburger cheese. Unemployment is on the rise. Home prices continue to fall.

There are fears that one or more of Detroit's Big Three could go bankrupt.


 

New Veterans Hit Hard by Economic Crisis

NYT > Your Money  Tue, 11/18/2008 - 11:53

A combination of factors including unemployment and injury has forced many veterans into foreclosure.


 

Job losses expected to continue

Marketplace  Fri, 11/07/2008 - 13:07

With unemployment at 6.5%, those still employed are wondering how long their jobs will be safe. Nancy Marshall Genzer looks at the impact of high unemployment and asks if it will get worse.


 

What Obama can do to create jobs

Marketplace  Wed, 11/05/2008 - 13:16

Throughout the campaign, voters voiced concern about jobs and rising unemployment. Nancy Marshall Genzer looks at what the Obama administration might do to create jobs.


 

Grim prospects for new grads

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:03

With unemployment rising and employers lowering their hiring expectations, soon-to-be-graduates are facing the worst job market in years.


 

Under-employed and under the radar

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Fri, 10/03/2008 - 13:00

The economic crisis has taken a severe toll on the nation's workforce. But while much of the discussion centers around layoffs and unemployment, a growing number of Americans are becoming under-employed - struggling to pay their bills on a smaller salary, or completely giving up on finding any work.


 

The first jobs to go

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Thu, 10/02/2008 - 11:09

With jobless claims and unemployment climbing, employees across the country are holding their breath, hoping to hang on to their positions and paychecks.