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- Unemployment Aid Declines but Fails to Prove Economy is GrowingUnemployment aid has hit a four-year low, but that fails to prove that the economy is really growing. Here is how these numbers are not the true sign that the economy is getting better.
- Optimistic Unemployment Numbers Mean Little for "Gainful" EmploymentUnemployment numbers released by the United States Department of Labor show an unemployment rate of 8.5 percent. But what does that mean to 100 million workers in the U.S. that make under $40,000 a year? The truth is far more dire.
- Ohio Unemployment Hits 8.5 PercentThe unemployment rate in Ohio dropped to 8.5 percent, the lowest rate since December 2008. Last month Ohio created approximately 7,000 news jobs, the highest single month growth since the spring. In November 2010 the state had 565,000 unemployed workers.
- Michigan Unemployment Drops Below 10 Percent for First Time Since 2008Michigan's unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in three years for the month of November, according to reports. Much of the drop, however, has been attributed to workers leaving the state or retiring.
- A Desperate Need for a Change of Attitude Toward UnemploymentRepublicans demonize the unemployed, calling for benefit reductions, drug test and reforms when the real reform needs to be their attitude. With unemployment benefits expiring and being once unemployed, I understand the anxiety they are causing.
- Revitalizing the U.S. Economy Through Unemployment ReformWith more than 13 million officially unemployed Americans and many million more that have simply given up, we are overdue for creative solutions rather than the same tired old rhetoric.
- BLS Uses Obama Fuzzy Math to Fake New 8.6% Unemployment NumberWe added 120,000 new jobs, 315,000 people stopped looking and we had 402,000 new jobless claims and The Bureau of Labor Statistics still claims unemployment fell to 8.6 percent.
- The Price Society Pays for Unemployment and Loss of CareersA study has been made of the impact on society of the unemployment. It has led to new breeds of youth who are ruthless in their jumping from one career to another while somehow surviving.
- Learning How to Cope with UnemploymentUnemployment seems to be the norm in today's world. It no longer has the stigma as it once did because so many people have found themselves in that position. A lot of people become stressed and worry about what they are going to do now......
- The Link Between Unemployment and Expungement LawsDear America, I have just solved your unemployment problem. You're welcome.
- How to Cope with UnemploymentUnemployment is very common. Many people are out of work an unable to find a replacement income. What can you do if you find yourself in this situation? What can you do to make money while looking for a job?
- How to Collect Unemployment when You Get Fired from Your JobThere are some ways you can still collect unemployment, even if you are fired.
- Unemployment Status Does Not Equal DiscriminationObama's inclusion in the American Jobs Act of a provision enabling those denied employment because they are unemployed is just a political gesture that is wrong.
Unemployment in AmericaUnemployment has reached record highs. We need to find a way to put the American people back to work.
The Myth of Unemployment & the New NormalThere is a lot of myth going around about people being unemployed. I'm sure you know someone who is unemployed. It's just part of the new normal.
Human Welfare – Comparison of Unemployment Ratios 2011 & Its ImpactThe prime concern here is to assess the present levels of unemployment, the kinds of unemployment we are facing today and a brief look into future employment possibilities.- Unemployment: America's Great DisasterOur American politicians do little to create jobs needed by millions of us wanting, needing and praying for work. American politicians have no clue about being unemployed, so let me shed a bit of light.
Black Unemployment Hits 27 Year High Under the Watchful Eye of Barack ObamaObama is America’s first black President yet it seems blacks are actually doing much worse under him than previous administrations. This is true despite blind loyalty from a majority of blacks to him that often is to their own detriment.- Obama's Jobs Talk: Job Corps, Unemployment Safety Net NeededAn unemployed wife and mother wants to hear about a job corps, outsourcing penalties and unemployment extensions in President Obama's upcoming job talk.
- Ode to UnemploymentA very realistic view on unemployment. It is a poem describing the feeling of being on unemployment and what it means to the average family. This Ode about unemployment describes how every cent matters, for just the necessary things to live.
- Are There Flaws in the Unemployment Data? Maybe?The unemployment rate, as provided by the Department of Labor, may not reflect reality.
- Understanding What Goes on with Employee TaxesEmployee taxes aren't just difficult to understand, but the issue can get you in legal trouble if you don't understand the ins and outs.
- Unemployment: It Isn't All Fun and Farmville You KnowJust when I thought that I was safe, and government employment was a stable and steady cakewalk, I was laid-off. A short story of how a college educated person can end up just as bad-off as anyone else.
- Fortune Magazine: What If There's No Fix for High Unemployment?Technological advancements in computerization and robotics are increasingly replacing jobs in every sector of our economy. As a result, unemployment may remain high into the unforeseeable future and never rebound to acceptable levels.
- The Triple Hex in UnemploymentUnemployment and America's Competitive Advantage is Discussed
The GOP and the Tea Party Are to Blame for June Unemployment NumbersAn op-ed/news piece discussing the June employment numbers in light of the political right's policies of dismantling government and unemploying thousands of workers each month.
Five Inspiring Movies About UnemploymentUnemployment is rarely inspiring, but these movies about unemployment highlight that with persistence and determination, there can be a happy ending.- First Person: How I Prevented Unemployment Claims as a Small Business OwnerThe small business owner doesn't need to hire a human resources director to properly prevent unemployment claims.
- How Getting Rid of Clutter Can Help You Survive UnemploymentEven though they say the unemployment rate is going down, many are still faced with the loss of a job.
- Analytical Paper: Estimate Crime Rate in KenyaThis analytical paper uses data for the period 1992 '" 2009 to estimate crime rate in Kenya. The total index crime rate is disaggregated into three parts (a) crimes against persons (murder, homicide and physical injury) (b) crimes against property and thef
Obama Blames ATMs for Unemployment, Rather than HimselfCasting around for someone or something to blame other than himself for long-term unemployment, President Barack Obama told NBC News that one culprit is automated telling machines (ATMs), which are taking jobs from bank tellers.- Unemployment Tax Obligations when Your Small Business Has EmployeesIf you pay wages in your small business, you are subject to federal and state unemployment taxes. Federal unemployment taxes are reported on Form 940 annually but may need to be paid during the year, depending on your tax liability.
- What Happens If a Former Employee of Your Small Business in Florida Files for Unemployment?The state unemployment tax rate you pay in Florida can vary depending on your employment record. A more stable employment record results in a reduced tax rate. You can respond to unemployment claims to establish the facts involved in the separation.
- May Unemployment Numbers Sending Mixed SignalsThe unemployment numbers once again surged upward in the month of May in the United States. What does this mean for the United States economy.
- May 2011 Unemployment Numbers DiscouragingThe Bureau of Labor Statistics has release its report on the May 2011 unemployment numbers. Buried in them are some discouraging facts. Hardcore unemployment is not going away.
- Ode to JoblessnessWhat economic recovery? Some of us are having a hard time seeing proof of it!
- Is Unemployment the New System to Scam?While Sympathizing with all the families out there in need of real help I cannot help but see all of the people that are abusing the system beyong belief!
California Retains Title Among High Unemployment StatesWith its wrecked economy and high unemployment, Michigan has managed the dubious distinction of a state in economic demise. But the title went back to another state famed for the same condition.- The Unemployment UnfairnessFor those who truly need the benefits of unemployment, you might find some trouble.
- The Vicious Depression - Unemployment CycleA discussion of the effects unemployment on depression, and in turn the effects of depression on unemployment.
