Jobs – Page 162 – People's World

President demands lawmakers pass $447 billion jobs bill

September 9, 2011 By John Wojcik

Republicans, as expected, are already throwing wrenches into the works, with all of the GOP presidential candidates essentially trashing the proposal.

Time to act for jobs is now, no excuses

September 9, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Obama's forceful speech and proposal for jobs before a joint session of Congress may well have been a turning point moment in his administration.

EPA to hire the unemployed in Michigan

September 8, 2011 By John Case

The program will specifically target Michigan's youth - who suffer nearly 50 percent unemployment rates in Detroit.

Public support grows for government jobs program

September 7, 2011 By John Wojcik

"Let's make our country what it should be," said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka yesterday.

For Latinos, recession takes its toll

September 7, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

As millions nationwide remain unemployed and struggle to stay afloat in the most punishing recession since the Great Depression, civil rights and labor leaders note Latinos and communities of color continue to suffer the most in...