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US labor market steady, jobless claims at 3-month low

US labor market steady, jobless claims at three-month low

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell to a three-month low last week, pointing to stable labor market conditions, though sluggish hiring is making it harder for many laid-off workers to land new opportunities.

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Jobless claims drop for sixth straight week, as labor market is showing no signs of stress

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 4,000 to a total of 217,000 in the week that ended July 19, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the sixth straight weekly decline. Claims are now at their lowest level since mid-April.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

US Applications for Jobless Benefits Fall for Sixth Straight Week, Remain at Historically Low Level

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell for the sixth straight week, hitting the lowest level since mid-April

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Trump’s Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces

The Labor Department says the goal is to deliver on President Trump’s commitment to restore American prosperity through ...

U.S. Department of Labor confirms controversial new rules for these employees

It is well-known that tipping is a common practice in the United States that sparks various debates. In many cases, it is an ...

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Trump Administration's Global Labor Rights Rollback Should be a ‘Wake-Up Call'

The Solidarity Center has seen progress on collective bargaining and unionization around the world stall in the three months ...

Labor Takes Control of Education Department Job Training Funds

The US Labor Department will take over workforce development programs from the Department of Education, putting into action ...

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US Labor Department targets worker protections, including safety regulations and rules protecting home health aides and farmworkers

The slashing of worker protections is aimed at increasing the rate of exploitation and boosting the profits of US ...

The Nation3mon

The Bitter Taste of Labor Violations

A 2023 report from the US Department of Labor alleged the use of forced labor, a form of human trafficking, on Central Romana plantations.

The Associated Press on MSN15d

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending July 5 fell by 5,000 to 227,000, fewer than the 238,000 that analysts forecast. Applications for unemployment aid are ...

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New US Labor Secretary, Congress Should Act on Child Labor

President Trump’s pick to lead the United States Department of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, will soon oversee the federal government’s response to labor rights issues across the US. One of her ...

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US Department of Labor Applauds President Trump’s ‘AI Action Plan’ to Achieve Global Dominance in Artificial Intelligence

DeRemer and Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling today praised the release of President Trump’s artificial intelligence ...

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