Unemployment Rate

May, 4 2012

Hot Topics: Jobless Rate Dips; Older Workers Fare Best

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February, 3 2012

Hot Topics: January Job Growth Exceeds Expectations

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January, 6 2012

December Unemployment Dips to 8.5 Percent

The jobless rate for people 45 and older remains steady at 6.3 percent, the lowest in three years.
November, 4 2011

Hot Topics: Jobs Report Offers Glimmers of Hope

Employment news roundup: Holiday hiring, Obama jobs bill, hot careers and LinkedIn groups for job seekers
October, 7 2011

Hot Topics: Employment Stages Modest Comeback for Workers Over 45

In other news: grants for new farmers, mortgage rates hit record lows, and potential gray-hair prevention treatment
September, 29 2011

The Job Market by the Numbers

In August, the U.S. had essentially the same number of jobs as it had in January 2000.
September, 2 2011

Hot Topics: Gloomy Employment Report Sets Stage for Obama Jobs Plan

Midcareer and older workers fared slightly better than younger members of the work force in August.
August, 16 2011

5 Need-to-Know Trends in Today's Job Market

As President Obama tours the Midwest to talk about creating jobs, other developments are helping shape the U.S. employment scene.
August, 5 2011

Jobs Report Quells Market, But Older Workers Miss Out

Overall unemployment dipped to 9.1 percent in July, but rose for people 45 and older.
July, 8 2011

Jobless Rate Climbs For Older Workers

Today's gloomy employment report shows jobless rate for workers over 45 climbed to 6.9 percent in June and is higher than the recession's early days.

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