Labor economics
  • U.K. unemployment falls to 7.6%

    Official figures show that the number of unemployed people in Britain fell to the lowest level in two years.

    LAST UPDATE : Nov 13, 2013, 5:35 AM EST
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  • Aging Germany woos Spain’s young and jobless
    Germany is to offer training and jobs to 5,000 young unemployed Spaniards, filling its long-term skills gaps and labor shortages, but also contributing to Spain's brain drain.Europe,European Union,Fatima Bañez,Germany,Spain,Unemployment,Ursula von der Leyen,Youth unemployment,Alex Erquicia
    Published Date : May 22, 2013, 2:32 PM EDT
  • Youth unemployment: a generation at risk

    Today’s youth are already part of a lost generation —no matter how much politicians and others want to avoid the term. The increase of 3.5 million jobless youths since 2007, to almost 75 million today, is the proof.Global Economy,Europe,International Labour Organization,Middle East,OECD,Unemployment,Youth unemployment,Alex Erquicia

    Published Date : May 08, 2013, 7:33 PM EDT
  • Obama pressed to do more on jobs, wages

    Improving economic numbers obscure problems like stagnant incomes and fewer paid hours of work that affect the president's electoral coalition.

    LAST UPDATE : May 08, 2013, 8:19 PM EDT
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