unemployment

Economists paint bleak picture of Great Recession aftermath

February 8, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

A total of one out of every six workers are un- or underemployed.

Tunisian uprising inspires democracy fight

January 27, 2011 By R.K. Sharma

The North African country of Tunisia exploded with a mass democratic uprising in December 2010 and it is still unfolding today with regional repercussions.

Lawmaker panel faults “reckless” banks as causing great recession

January 27, 2011 By Joe Sims

According to a federal panel, "reckless" banks and faulty regulators were the chief source of the recent crisis.

A New Generation of Dreamers: Freedom Rides yesterday and today

January 25, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

A month-long celebration linking the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides that desegregated interstate transportation in the South with today's movements to address racism, violence and unemployment was kicked off here.

“The Company Men”: It’s tough for bosses

January 24, 2011

The story of a laid-off worker would have made a much better movie than this one, about three executives dealing with unemployment.