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Jobless claims jump, productivity soars
WASHINGTON - The number of newly laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly last week, the government said Thursday, reversing three weeks of declines.
Activities:2008 U.S. Recession
2008-09-04
Jobless claims fall for second straight week
WASHINGTON - The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, the second straight drop from a six-year high, according to government data released Thursday.
Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AP)
2008-08-21
French parliament adopts law ending 35-hour week
PARIS (AFP) - The French parliament adopted a major economic reform that effectively ends the country's mandatory 35-hour work week, in a Senate vote late on Wednesday.
Nations:France People:Nicolas Sarkozy Source:(AFP)
2008-07-23
Jobless claims dip but labor market still weak
WASHINGTON - Fewer people signed up for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to obscure continuing weakness in the country's labor market.
Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AP)
2008-07-10
Michigan: Epicenter of Unemployment
The line forming at the former high school in Southgate, Mich., on a recent Thursday morning stretches some 150 feet outside the front door. The parking lot had filled up early, and now people are cantering up Northline Road from parking spaces they scrounged on side streets and the Sam's Club up the street. With the rush and anticipation of the crowd, you might think that tickets to a Bruce Springsteen concert are going on sale. But this is serious business. Another job fair has come to the beleaguered suburbs of Detroit.
Nations:U.S. People:Bruce Springsteen Barack Obama John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(BusinessWeek)
2008-06-25
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