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Tompkins County Considers Raising Minimum Wage Above New York State Level

County study examines impact of higher minimum wage as living costs surge

Breitbart Digest: Labor Market Tighter Than It Appears

New Dallas Fed analysis shows immigration shifts have dramatically altered employment dynamics

U.S. Job Openings Decline to 6.9 Million in February

Hiring also remains weak, signaling ongoing labor market sluggishness

US Consumer Confidence Rises, but Job Openings and Hiring Drop Sharply

Lingering trade and immigration policy uncertainty undercuts labor market demand and supply

Oklahoma's Unemployment Rate Rises in January

State officials report a slight increase in joblessness across the state.

Dallas County Struggles to Boost Living Wages for Young Adults

Data shows modest gains, but racial gaps and credential shortfalls persist

US Labor Market Settles Into Full Employment as Immigration Slows

JOLTS report shows hiring and quits declining, but still at healthy levels as labor supply growth moderates

High Gas Prices Squeeze Workers Who Drive for Their Jobs

Soaring fuel costs take a toll on delivery drivers, contractors, and other mobile workers.

NYC Job Growth Stalls as Migrant Influx Continues

New data shows job losses across most sectors despite rise in government and social services roles

Job Market Pessimism Grows Among American Workers

Concerns rise despite low unemployment rate

Job Market Pessimism Grows Among US Workers

New poll shows worsening outlook despite low unemployment

Oil Prices Surge as Iran Conflict Drags On

Investors brace for impact on jobs, consumer confidence, and the Federal Reserve's next move

25 Smart Ways Washington Can Stretch a Dollar

Money's tight, but these tips could help you save — or even make a little extra.

Women See Wage Gap as Major Obstacle, Men Disagree, Poll Finds

Majority of working women say men have more opportunities for competitive wages, but most men believe both genders have equal chances.

Highlandtown Businesses Suffer as Immigration Enforcement Rises

Owners report fewer customers, worker uncertainty in Baltimore neighborhood