Employment News

11:14 PM EST
2/3/2012 U.S., India ink maiden cooperation deal on labor, employment issuesThe United States this week expanded cooperation with India on labor and employment issues with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that was hailed by both as a tool to enhance strong bonds between the two democracies.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Labor, Advanced Training, Employment, Occupations

10:27 AM EST
2/3/2012 Employers added 243,000 jobs in JanuaryEmployers added 243,000 jobs in January, an increase over the 203,000 jobs added in December, the U.S. Department of Labor reported on Friday. Hiring was stronger than expected and many economists were surprised.

Source:AHN Topics:Labor, Employment, Economy, Business And Finance, Economy, Unemployment

3:19 PM EST
2/2/2012 Challenger: January brought increase in job cutsPlanned job cuts by employers for January totaled 53,486, an increase of 28 percent from December, according to a report from outplacement consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Source:AHN Topics:Labor, Unemployment, Economy, Business And Finance, Economy, Employment

12:04 PM EST
2/2/2012 Initial unemployment claims continue slow improvementInitial unemployment claims fell by 12,000 during the week ending Jan. 28 to 367,000 from the previous week’s tally of 379,000. The less volatile four-week moving average was 375,750, down by 2,000 from the previous week's revised average of 377,750.

Source:AHN Topics:Labor, Unemployment, Economy, Business And Finance, Economy, Employment

9:23 AM EST
2/2/2012 Ailing American Airlines plans to cut 13,000 jobsAiling American Airlines told its unions Wednesday that it plans to cut 13,000 jobs from its staff of 88,000.

Source:AHN Topics:Economy, Business And Finance, Company Information, Layoffs And Downsizing, Labor, Employment

10:41 AM EST
2/1/2012 ADP report shows private sector added 170,000 jobs in JanuaryHiring slowed in January, with private sector companies adding only 170,000 jobs to the economy, according to a report by payroll processor ADP. Moreover, hiring in December was weaker than previously reported.

Source:AHN Topics:Labor, Employment, Economy, Business And Finance, Economy, Business

10:27 AM EST
1/26/2012 Initial unemployment claims rise by 21,000Initial jobless claims for the week ending Jan. 21 rose by 21,000 to 377,000, compared with the previous week's revised figure of 356,000, the U.S. Department of Labor said.

Source:AHN Topics:Labor, Unemployment, Economy, Business And Finance, Economy, Employment

11:58 AM EST
1/23/2012 Help wanted: President of RomaniaRomanians have been vocal and public about their unhappiness with their government. The newest show of indignation is a help wanted ad for President of Romania.

Source:AHN Topics:Labor, Employment, Politics, Government, Heads Of State

11:11 AM EST
1/19/2012 First time unemployment claims drop to 352,000Initial unemployment claims dropped to 352,000 during the week ending Jan. 14, their lowest level in nearly four years. The less volatile four-week moving average was 379,000, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week's revised average of 382,500.

Source:AHN Topics:Labor, Unemployment, Economy, Business And Finance, Economy, Employment

7:06 PM EST
1/18/2012 Obama nixes Republican pressure and the Keystone XL pipelineU.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday refused to buckle under Republican deadline and rejected a bid to expand the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline according to the Obama Administration.

Source:AHN Topics:Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Environmental Politics, Labor, Employment, Labor Market