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#us-economy
fromFortune
11 hours ago
US politics

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
US Elections

The jobs report looks good 'for the wrong reasons,' top economist warns: It's hiding how many Americans are giving up | Fortune

fromFortune
6 days ago
Careers

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

US politics
fromFortune
11 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

The jobs report looks good 'for the wrong reasons,' top economist warns: It's hiding how many Americans are giving up | Fortune

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%, but concerns about labor force participation persist.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
fromFortune
19 hours ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

One of the things that I'm hoping to do a better job on is getting people from the private sector-who've been in the private sector their whole career-who also spend a couple years in government at some point in their career, and learn something.
Non-profit organizations
#higher-education
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
#birthright-citizenship
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
#job-growth
fromAxios
1 day ago
World news

U.S. economy adds stronger-than-expected 178,000 jobs in March

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
fromAxios
1 day ago
World news

U.S. economy adds stronger-than-expected 178,000 jobs in March

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

Op-Ed | Overhauling New York's paid medical leave law would benefit small businesses | amNewYork

New York's Temporary Disability Insurance program inadequately supports injured workers, providing only $170 per week, a figure unchanged since 1989.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

GOP congressman tells furious federal workers being fired is part of God's plan for them - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Mark Alford faced backlash from constituents after suggesting job losses by Elon Musk are part of God's plan.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
1 day ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
SF politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A Year After DOGE Cuts, GSA Now Plans to Hire Hundreds of Employees

GSA is hiring approximately 400 positions in response to workforce needs after significant cuts from DOGE.
#amazon
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Washington DC
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump to circumvent Congress with order to pay all DHS workers

Trump plans to pay all DHS employees directly, bypassing Congress amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations.
#vermont
Remote teams
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
fromWAMC
3 days ago
Remote teams

State officials plan appeal of Vermont Labor Relations Board decision

Remote teams
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
fromWAMC
3 days ago
Remote teams

State officials plan appeal of Vermont Labor Relations Board decision

Business intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Survey: Human capital is a key barrier to government AI adoption

Federal leaders view AI as essential for improving agency efficiency, but many initiatives remain in early stages due to various implementation barriers.
#hhs
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS is reversing a previous consolidation of its technology and IT operations to enhance efficiency and focus on cybersecurity and AI.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS is reversing a previous consolidation of its technology and IT operations to enhance efficiency and focus on cybersecurity and AI.
Retirement
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

US Labor Department Moves to Allow Crypto in Retirement Plans

The U.S. is proposing to allow cryptocurrencies and private market assets in retirement accounts, aiming to diversify investment options.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

The EEOC is shifting focus to combat discrimination against all races and sexes, emphasizing legality over diversity initiatives.
fromAllthingssmitty
6 days ago

You probably don't need to lift state - Matt Smith

Keep state as close as possible to where it's actually used. Lift it when multiple components need it or you need to coordinate behavior between components.
React
East Bay real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

Biden's Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump's federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals | Fortune

The Build America, Buy America law is causing delays and increased costs in affordable housing projects due to strict compliance requirements.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

TSA employees to get paid Monday following Pres. Trump directive as shutdown continues

Passengers at Oakland airport faced small lines and delays, while TSA employees experienced low morale due to working without pay for weeks.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
SF real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
#job-market
fromFortune
4 days ago
Careers

Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was 'closed down literally' during COVID, top economist says | Fortune

US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

U.S. jobs report bounces back from dismal February with surprisingly strong 178,000 payrolls | Fortune

American employers added 178,000 jobs in March, reducing the unemployment rate to 4.3% after a loss of 133,000 jobs in February.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Careers

Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was 'closed down literally' during COVID, top economist says | Fortune

US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

U.S. jobs report bounces back from dismal February with surprisingly strong 178,000 payrolls | Fortune

American employers added 178,000 jobs in March, reducing the unemployment rate to 4.3% after a loss of 133,000 jobs in February.
#immigration
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago
US politics

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
Remote teams
fromVTDigger
3 days ago

Vermont labor board says state must end return-to-office requirement for employees - VTDigger

Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
#federal-workforce
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
4 days ago

The federal government shed 385,000 employees last year. Now the Trump administration is on a blitz to hire Gen Z workers | Fortune

The Trump administration is launching a recruitment initiative for early-career workers to address a looming retirement crisis in the federal workforce.
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Trump admin green lights rule making it easier to fire thousands of federal employees

Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
4 days ago

The federal government shed 385,000 employees last year. Now the Trump administration is on a blitz to hire Gen Z workers | Fortune

The Trump administration is launching a recruitment initiative for early-career workers to address a looming retirement crisis in the federal workforce.
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Trump admin green lights rule making it easier to fire thousands of federal employees

SF politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Doing Something Horrifying to Workers at Nuclear Facilities

US nuclear workers face increased radiation risks due to deregulation under the Trump administration, compromising safety standards previously in place.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Agency data leads worry about staff capacity to tackle statutory requirements, survey finds

Among the 189 CDO and other data leader respondents to the annual survey conducted by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Data Foundation, about 40% said they had lost six or more employees last year.
EU data protection
NYC parents
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC launching free child care for some municipal workers this fall

The Mamdani administration is launching a free child care pilot program for municipal employees with young children this fall.
Careers
fromZDNET
17 hours ago

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs

Employers added 178,000 jobs last month, much more than forecasters had expected, reversing big job losses in February and indicating a rebound in the labor market.
US Elections
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Good Work and Economic Democracy

Within the workplace, the content and conditions of work are largely controlled by employers who often have an interest in degrading the quality of work, both to increase productivity and to increase their control over employees in the workplace. Outside the workplace, employers have both an incentive and the power to undermine measures that would improve the quality of work through the political process.
Philosophy
#ai-policy
#workforce-development
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Education

'I don't know if we're ready': Governors from each party appalled at 100-year-old federal workforce strategy | Fortune

The United States education and workforce pipeline is critically broken, leaving workers unprepared for automation and economic instability as AI technologies rapidly advance.
Education
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'I don't know if we're ready': Governors from each party appalled at 100-year-old federal workforce strategy | Fortune

The United States education and workforce pipeline is critically broken, leaving workers unprepared for automation and economic instability as AI technologies rapidly advance.
#dhs
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago
US politics

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Over 100,000 government employees have gone a month without pay due to DHS shutdown

Political disagreement on ICE powers halts DHS funding, affecting over 100,000 essential employees working without pay amid ongoing immigration policy controversies.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Over 100,000 government employees have gone a month without pay due to DHS shutdown

Political disagreement on ICE powers halts DHS funding, affecting over 100,000 essential employees working without pay amid ongoing immigration policy controversies.
Remote teams
fromAbc
6 days ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 weeks ago

The Shifting Relationship Between Business and the U.S. Government

Business leaders face a changed relationship with government, requiring new strategies to navigate political uncertainty affecting tariffs, trade, and military decisions.
#social-security
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Student Loan Garnishment of Social Security Is Still Looming. Here Is Where Things Stand Now.

Social Security garnishments for federal student loan defaults are paused until a new repayment plan launches in July 2026.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Student Loan Garnishment of Social Security Is Still Looming. Here Is Where Things Stand Now.

Social Security garnishments for federal student loan defaults are paused until a new repayment plan launches in July 2026.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 days ago

Jobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy | Fortune

U.S. unemployment benefit applications decreased to 202,000, indicating a stable job market despite recent layoffs and rising energy costs from the Iran war.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Democrats point to deportation of Dreamers' as another reason for Homeland Security blockade

DACA Dreamers who built lives in the U.S. are now being deported under the Trump administration, prompting Democrats to block DHS funding over immigration enforcement practices.
Education
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

U.S. workers are carving a path to a new American Dream

American workers are proactively adapting to AI's workforce impacts in real time, demonstrating cultural resilience and pragmatic reimagining of career paths despite accelerating technological change.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Hiring in the US drops to pandemic lows as job market under Trump stagnates

Job openings in the U.S. have dropped significantly, reflecting stagnation in the labor market amid economic concerns and low consumer sentiment.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Justice Department Is Lowering Its Ethical Guardrails - Above the Law

The Justice Department eliminated a policy classifying senior political appointees as 'further restricted' under the Hatch Act, removing safeguards requiring election law enforcers to maintain strict political neutrality.
#tsa
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

TSA employees receive back pay after Trump's executive order

TSA employees received back pay amid a partial DHS shutdown, alleviating airport congestion but failing to resolve budget standoff.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to cover TSA pay during the partial government shutdown

"We greatly appreciate Elon's generous offer. This would pose great legal challenges due to his involvement with federal government contracts. The fastest way to ensure TSA employees and all DHS employees get paid is for Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security."
US politics
Careers
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

AI layoffs are coming. The problem may be compounded because nearly 75% of people don't apply for unemployment benefits | Fortune

AI-driven job displacement is accelerating, yet nearly 75% of unemployed workers fail to apply for available unemployment insurance benefits due to eligibility misconceptions and other barriers.
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks ago

Punching In: Labor Department Watchdog Pressed on His Future

I'm here on this panel today answering your questions as the inspector general. I hope if you are indeed doing this that you do resign. I am well aware of the Hatch Act. The inspector general is currently heading an investigation into both Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who is accused of committing travel fraud and having an affair with her bodyguard, and the secretary's husband Shawn DeRemer, who allegedly assaulted at least two female department employees.
US politics
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Clean energy jobs were soaring during the Biden era. Not anymore

Clean energy added nearly 100,000 jobs in 2024 but faced a net loss of 38,000 jobs due to project cancellations and factory closures.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

New Fed report shows Biden's immigration policies top Trump's on economic growth | Fortune

Reduced unauthorized immigration has decreased labor supply in construction and manufacturing, slowing housing construction and risking higher wages, prices, and AI data center delays.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Scandals Engulf Labor Secretary as Her Department Rolls Back Worker Protections

The reporting landed on the same day that a group of Senate Democrats launched an investigation into Chavez-De-Remer's policy moves at the Labor Department, accusing her agency of showing "disregard for workers' lives" by "rolling back protections that keep workers safe and hobbling the agency that is tasked with overseeing worker safety."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants

OPM will reclassify about 50,000 senior career federal employees as at-will, allowing expedited removal for misconduct or intentionally subverting Presidential directives.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Dem lawmakers propose 4.1% raise for feds in 2027

Federal civilian employees would receive a 4.1% average pay increase in 2027: 3.1% across-the-board and 1% average locality boost.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

It's about to get easier for Trump to fire federal workers

In October 2020, President Trump unveiled a plan to grant himself the power to fire vast numbers of civil servants for any reason should they get in the way of his agenda. Five and a half years later, that plan has come to fruition, despite vast public opposition. Starting March 9, an unspecified number of federal employees could lose their current job protections and be converted into at-will employees at Trump's discretion.
US politics
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These laws will change how you work in 2026

Federal actions have rolled back worker protections and DEI programs while many states advance paid leave, pay transparency, and AI hiring safeguards for workers.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Report Finds Workers Are Less Safe After Trump's First Year in Office

Federal enforcement of wage, hour, and workplace safety regulations fell sharply during the first year of President Trump's second term, reducing protections for workers.
US politics
fromGovernment Executive
2 months ago

Trump's return-to-office mandate exempted feds with disabilities. Many are being ordered to work in-person anyway

Federal return-to-office rules exempt qualifying employees with disabilities, but many still face denied telework accommodations and being forced to work in-person, harming health.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Dems embrace "law and order" in ICE shutdown fight

Senate Democrats intend to resist Republicans' attempts to shift ICE funding discussions toward immigration issues like the SAVE Act and sanctuary cities.
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