The mutual goal is to maintain skilled workers for strong economy. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was joined by European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager earlier this week…
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November Job Growth Higher Than Expected
Unemployment remains at 3.7 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released figures on Friday that show the economy gaining 263,000 jobs in November, which is higher than economists…
Read MoreHouse Vote Could Block Rail Strike
President supports the congressional intervention. A vote is planned on Wednesday in the House of Representatives that would block a strike by railroad workers. On Monday, in his…
Read MoreCommerce, Labor, Education Forge New Partnership
Collaboration is intended to strengthen the flow between education and stable careers. The Department of Education announced the launch of the Unlocking Career Success initiative, a partnership between…
Read MorePresident Receives Letter Regarding Emergency Rooms
Hospital organizations warn that the lack of space and staff is creating a crisis. President Joe Biden received a letter from a group of medical organizations regarding the…
Read MoreWhite House Internship Applications Open for Summer 2023
The second round of applications after internships became paid positions. Applications for the 2023 Summer session of the White House Internship Program opened this past week. President Biden…
Read More261,000 Jobs Added to U.S. Economy in October
Unemployment also rises from 3.5% to 3.7%. On Friday, the U.S. Labor Department reported that 261,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in October. At the same…
Read MoreGroup of Senators Send Inquiry to SEC
Concerns expressed regarding high employee turnover. Twelve U.S. Senators recently sent a letter to the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler, inquiring into the…
Read MoreLabor Department Releases Third Quarter Data
Wages and labor spending increased, no indicators show inflation slowing. The Labor Department released third-quarter information showing that worker pay and benefits rose rapidly compared to the year…
Read MoreSurgeon General Releases Guidance on Workplace Mental Health
Five essential items are highlighted to guide business leaders. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a 30-page framework last week for businesses to use to improve mental health and…
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