A clean energy economy isn't just about wind farms and solar roofs. We're talking about hundreds of thousands of jobs in precisely the sectors that are experiencing the greatest difficulties right now.
Larry M. Bartels | Posted 08.07.2008 | Politics
In a contest between a fairly conventional Republican -- McCain -- and a fairly conventional Democrat -- Obama -- on the issue of jobs, betting on the Republican is a vote for hope over history.
Alexandra Levit | Posted 08.04.2008 | Living
Poor supervisor/employee relationships are a major barrier to retention, and you will likely be signed up for a leadership development course before you can take a sip from your brand new "I'm the boss" coffee mug.
AP | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 08.01.2008 | Business
WASHINGTON — Stores, factories and other businesses large and small showed workers the door last month, sending unemployment to its highest rate...
Philip N. Cohen | Posted 07.29.2008 | Business
Lots of people work in environments that seem integrated. But these are mostly in the white collar jobs of the professionals and the college educated; the blue-collar world is still a man's world.
Karen Nussbaum | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics
As the executive director of Working America, the two-million-member community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, I like to encourage people to complain, and even to whine, about the problems they face on the job.
ClimateProgress | Posted 07.28.2008 | Green
Everybody's been talking Pickens lately, but ClimateProgress gets down and dirty. For some of the most complete analysis of the "Pickens Plan," read o...
Bruce Raynor | Posted 07.24.2008 | Politics
The bubbles have burst. Our economy is sinking. Americans are looking for a new approach. The increase in the minimum wage points the way forward.
Lindsey Pollak | Posted 07.21.2008 | Living
If you've just graduated from college and you're eager to find a full-time job before the fall, here are a few ideas to help you snap up job offers while everyone else is slacking.
BusinessWeek | Albert Sun | Posted 07.17.2008 | Business
These are tough times for job seekers. The U.S. unemployment rate held steady in June at 5.5%, the highest rate since October 2004. The outlook is esp...
Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 07.09.2008 | Living
A job interview isn't all that different from a public speech, except that in interviews you sit down, listen more than speak, and are the world's expert on the topic, you.
OffTheBus Listening Post | Posted 07.09.2008 | Home
WHO: Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack WHAT: Press conference call to discuss John McCain's and Barack Obama's plans for e...
David Perdue | Posted 07.09.2008 | Living
Already beyond the reach of schools and lacking the adequate education and skills to obtain a good paying job, our nation's 25 to 34 year-olds are the first generation in U.S. history to be less educated than their parents.
Jonathan Tasini | Posted 06.30.2008 | Politics
In the United States, a man who wanted to work could not find enough work to keep him from being homeless. So, he went back to war so he could make enough money to survive. And he died.
Linda Hansen | Posted 06.25.2008 | Home
Every four years there's some guy trying to get at us in the steamy back seat of his gas-guzzling muscle car. I say we keep our skirts down. You know the drill: Just say no.
Chris Weigant | Posted 06.20.2008 | Media
McCain has joked that the media is "his base" of support. It was a funny line, but there is a truth at its core: the media has been hard on Obama but unbelievably light on McCain. And this has to stop. Now.
Ross Eisenbrey | Posted 06.16.2008 | Business
Of course Americans need jobs, but in the meantime, those who can't find them need unemployment insurance.
Beth Shulman | Posted 06.12.2008 | Business
As the economy worsens, more and more workers will have to take part-time jobs, exposing the urgent need to reform these positions.
Christine Hassler | Posted 06.03.2008 | Living
Dear Christine, I've just graduated from graduate school, but instead of feeling excited, I'm feeling really sad. I went directly to grad school aft...
Paul Abrams | Posted 05.23.2008 | Politics
History tells us that few people vote for a ticket because of the vice-presidential candidate. However, Bill Richardson could change the electoral map -- now, and for two generations.
Dave Johnson | Posted 05.22.2008 | Business
The California Chamber of commerce is a lobbying association. They represent their members: businesses, many of which are large corporations. This is about private greed vs. the public good.
Dave Johnson | Posted 05.20.2008 | Business
The California Chamber of Commerce has released its annual list of what it calls "job-killer bills." Why is it that the hit-list seems to only target Democrats?
abcnews.com | Posted 05.19.2008 | Living
No matter how much you love your job, there always will be days of strain and headaches. But for some, work brings daily aches and pains that can deve...
Fred Hochberg | Posted 05.13.2008 | Business
The best way to get people spending again is to create good jobs at good wages. Today, small businesses remain the best engine for job growth and the economy.
Alexandra Levit | Posted 05.12.2008 | Living
I've asked some people for advice on how to become more satisfied, and here are some of the gems I've heard and tried myself.
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Frances Beinecke | Posted 08.08.2008 | Green