December Jobs Report: Steady Job Growth as Workers Face New Year Threats

The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% and the economy added 256,000 jobs. But proposals to roll back workers' rights may endanger workers' gains.

November Jobs Report: Striking Workers Return to Jobs, Deserve More Support

We make the case for why providing unemployment benefits to striking workers is a good idea.

October Jobs Report: Climate Disasters Contribute to Slowing Job Growth

In October, communities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and beyond struggled with the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

September Jobs Report: A Strengthening Job Market is the Time to Invest in Better Unemployment Insurance

Last month’s robust job growth is welcome. At the same time, 6.8 million workers were unemployed in September.

August Jobs Report: Job Growth Slows, Signaling the Need to Cut Interest Rates and Fix Unemployment Insurance

The evidence of a weakening job market is unmistakable. It is time to substantially lower interest rates and fix UI.

June Jobs Report: Working in Extreme Heat

The excessive heat the U.S. has experienced in the last month is particularly dangerous to the people who have to work in it.

May Jobs Report: Good Jobs for Young Workers

April Jobs Report: As Job Growth Slows, Unemployment Insurance is Critical for Children and Families

A strong unemployment insurance system is essential to prevent job loss from pushing families into deeper economic hardship.

March Jobs Report: Ten Percent of Workers Are Self-Employed, But Millions May Be Misclassified

The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 3.8% in March, while the economy added 303,000 jobs.

February Jobs Report: Immigrants Power U.S. Job Growth but Struggle for Rights at Work

The economy gained 275,000 jobs in February while the unemployment rate rose to 3.9% according to new data from Bureau of Labor Statistics.