The Labor Department is ending its freeze on new enrollments in the nation's federal Job Corps program, but budget constraints mean fewer youths will be admitted in the future.
Labor Secretary nominee Thomas Perez is telling senators he would approach the job with an open mind and a willingness to work with business and labor groups to help create new jobs.
WASHINGTON | Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:34am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, which could further allay fears of a major ...
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits increased just 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 352,000. The level is consistent with solid hiring and suggests the job market should rebound this month after slowing sharply in March.
WASHINGTON | Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:34am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, which could further allay fears of a major ...
A strengthening housing recovery and robust auto sales contributed to moderate growth across the United States in late February and March, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday.
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON | Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:02am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer prices fell in March for the first time in four months while factory output slipped, strengthening the ...
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON | Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:21am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer prices fell in March for the first time in four months as the cost of gasoline tumbled, providing scope for ...
LONDON | Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:31am EDT LONDON (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a higher Wall Street open on Tuesday after steep losses in the previous session, with futures for the S & 500, the Dow ...
President Obama's nominee to lead the Labor Department has been one of the most aggressive advocates for civil rights in decades. Tom Perez prosecuted a record number of hate crimes cases and ...