unemployment News Updates

Business

Trucking Adds 2,400 Jobs in January; Unemployment Rises to 5.7%

The trucking industry added 2,400 jobs in January as the unemployment rate increased slightly to 5.7%, the Labor Department reported Feb. 6.

February 6, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Drop to 15-Year Low

The fewest Americans in almost 15 years filed applications for unemployment benefits during a holiday-shortened week that typically makes the data more volatile.

, January 29, 2015
Business

Trucking Adds 7,300 Jobs in December; Unemployment Declines to 5.6%

The trucking industry added 7,300 jobs in December as the unemployment rate declined to 5.6%, the lowest level since June 2008, the Labor Department reported Jan. 9.

January 9, 2015
Business

Jobless Claims Decrease to Lowest Level in Six Weeks

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week as the economy’s continued improvement tempered dismissals.

December 18, 2014
Business

Jobless Claims Decline 3,000 to 294,000

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a three-week low as an improving economy limited dismissals.

December 11, 2014
Business

Trucking Adds 3,000 Jobs in November as Unemployment Rate Holds at Six-Year Low

The trucking industry added 3,000 jobs in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8%, the lowest level in six years, the Labor Department reported Dec. 5.

December 5, 2014
Business

Companies Added 208,000 Workers in November, ADP Says

Companies in the U.S. added 208,000 workers in November, indicating steady progress in the labor market, a private payrolls report showed.

December 3, 2014
Business

First-Time Jobless Claims Decline

Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign persistent demand is fueling gains in the labor market.

November 6, 2014
Business

Jobless Claims at 14-Year Low Over Past Month

Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits over the past month than at any time in 14 years as an improving economy prompted employers to hold on to staff.

October 23, 2014
Business

Job Openings Rise to Highest Level in 13 Years

Job openings in the U.S. climbed to a 13-year high in August as employers gained confidence about the outlook for demand in the world’s biggest economy.

October 7, 2014