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Reports that Canada added 24,700 jobs in June 2004 as governments hired health and social assistance workers. Unemployment rate rose to 7.3 percent; Number of people working or looking for work rose by 39,100; Job creation and housing are leading Canada's economy for a third year.

The article discusses the increase in labor force participation as wage rises in the U.S. in March 2016, based on the report from the Department of Labor. Topics covered include the sectors that experienced job gains including hospitality and construction, the challenges facing the American economy including low productivity and the persistent trade gap, and the decline in unemployment rate in March.

The article covers a report from the U.S. Labor Department released January 10, 2014 which indicated that job growth reached a three year low in December 2013. Stating that this ended a streak of job market growth, the author notes that factors such as average hourly earnings and the labor participation rate have discourage economists. Other topics covered include unemployment rates, the U.S. Federal Reserve's economic policies, and the retail industry.

This article reports on the labor shortage in Europe in the high technology sector. Having struggled with high unemployment for the past thirty years, Europe finds itself in the unusual position of being forced to look for engineers and others qualified in the more specialized manufacturing processes and services outside of Europe. Some companies have even had to relocate in order to find qualified employees.

Looks at the United States job market as of June of 2005. Discussion of how job creation slowed in May of 2005 despite the employment rate nearing its lowest point since September of 2001; Discussion of how a report released by the Labor Department has rekindled talk of an economic slowdown, as well as speculation that the Federal Reserve may stop raising interest rates sooner than expected; Comments on the current job market from Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisers.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to article "The No-Limits Job," which raises issues on student loan debt as well as career and advanced education choices, in the March 3, 2013 issue.

Washington I CHALLENGE you to find a stump speech by a politician running for any office from dog catcher to president that doesn't invoke the importance of small businesses. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The unemployment rate declined four-tenths of a percentage point in one month. There had not been a monthly decline that large in many years, but economists were unimpressed. After all, the decline was caused in no small part by a surprising reduction in the labor force, which could be an indication that more workers were discouraged and no longer looking. That would hardly be an encouraging development. Anyway, it was said, the unemployment rate is based on a survey of only 60,000 households, some of whom cannot be reached in any given month. It can be volatile, so you should not pay much attention to it. The president took heart from the figures, but critics said there was no real improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The nation's employers not only have stopped eliminating large numbers of jobs, but appear to be on the verge of rebuilding the American work force, devastated by the recession. The unexpected improvement comes as a relief to the Obama administration, which plans to unveil new proposals next week to ease the plight of the jobless following its labor forum in Washington on Thursday. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

How do you know when it's time to change careers? Perhaps you no longer feel energized about new projects or you've lost confidence in your boss. Or maybe you woke up one day to find that your job was cut, your company was vaporized, your entire industry was consigned to history. So it's gone for millions of Americans over the last year. Unemployment nationwide just hit double digits for the first time in 26 years, a grim milestone that New York had already passed. Some are scrambling to find variations on the jobs they lost. Many others have no choice but to try a whole new direction. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Consider, for a moment, a tale of two countries. Both have suffered a severe recession and lost jobs as a result -- but not on the same scale. In Country A, employment has fallen more than 5 percent, and the unemployment rate has more than doubled. In Country B, employment has fallen only half a percent, and unemployment is only slightly higher than it was before the crisis. Don't you think Country A might have something to learn from Country B? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Lawrence H. Summers, the top White House economic adviser, was appearing Thursday before a friendly crowd at the Economic Club of Washington, but the event turned out to be not all hail fellow well met. Mr. Summers's message was mixed: the downward plunge of the economy might hit bottom within the next few months, but unemployment would probably keep rising for some time. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Offers the last labor market report from the U.S. government. Expansion for the month of January 2005 which was modest suggesting that employers are still cautious about hiring; Addition of 146,000 new jobs; Decline in the unemployment rate to 5.2%; Figures on the labor participation rate and the number of discouraged workers; Economists who were surprised by the weak growth; Manufacturing sector which was hit the hardest.

Reports on the rising unemployment rate in Brazil for November 2004, despite efforts of job creation.

Looks into the employment sector in the U.S. Number of jobs created by the government; Issue on the slow growth on wages and salaries of employees; Necessity of new tax-sheltered savings accounts.

Looks at the economic triumphs of U.S. President Bush. Creation of 900,000 new jobs; Focus on public's failure to appreciate Bush's leadership.

Reports on the continued decline of claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. as of March 19, 2004. Stability of the index of economic indicators; Desire for increase in job creation; Indication of economic recovery.

Presents views of people in Ohio regarding political candidates and issues in the U.S. Fondness for U.S. Senator John Kerry; Hatred felt towards U.S. President George W. Bush; Issue of employment in Cleveland, Ohio.

Looks at the weak employment numbers for November despite an improving economy. Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which said the workforce grew by only 57,000 jobs; Effect of the jobs report on the stock market and interest rates; Work hours and overtime figures which increased as companies relied on existing staff; Increased use of temporary workers; Rise in long-term unemployment; Where job growth has occurred; Why companies are not hiring.

Reports that the United States is having its worst employment decline in 20 years. Business executives who are unsure when it will end; Job shortage which has slowed wage growth; How biggest cuts are in manufacturers of durable goods; Companies which are unwilling to hire new workers; People who have stopped looking for jobs.

Focuses on the United States Labor Department report, issued on July 2, 1999, of US employment in the month of June. New jobs; Hourly pay; Labor supply; Evidence of consumer confidence.