Spencer Platter / Getty Images Major Payroll Report Shows Slowdown in the Number of New Jobs Added By Private Companies The 330,000 jobs added to private payroll last month represented a significant decline from the 680,000 jobs added in June. By Thomas Catenacci August 4, 2021
Rogelio V. Solis / APCommentary Easy-to-Read Graphic: All These Government Benefits Show Why Employers Can't Find New Hires 'State leaders are proving that ending enhanced unemployment bonuses can reignite the economic recovery for workers and businesses alike.' By Randy DeSoto August 3, 2021
@townhallcom / Twitter screen shotCommentary Watch: Biden Scolds Small Business Owner, Tells Him to Pay $15/Hr if He Wants to Hire People Biden said he saw 'no evidence' expanded unemployment benefits 'had any serious impact' on people choosing to stay home, rather than work. By Taylor Penley July 22, 2021
Drew Angerer / Getty Images Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Surge to Highest Level in Months Initial unemployment claims surprised the experts by rising as some worry a COVID spike could unsettle the economy. By Jack Davis July 22, 2021
Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesCommentary We Were Right: Fed Report to Congress Confirms Gov't Payments Are Keeping People Out of Work 'With economic activity rebounding, labor demand rose briskly in the spring, while the supply of labor struggled to keep up.' By C. Douglas Golden July 11, 2021
Steven Senne / AP Teenagers Offer Unexpected Relief to Desperate Employers As the US economy recovers from the pandemic recession, teenagers are snatching up open positions instead of older workers. By The Associated Press July 6, 2021
Keith Srakocic / AP Despite Economic Gains, Employers Are Still Struggling to Fill Job Openings As the competition to keep and attract workers intensifies, employers are offering higher pay, along with other hiring incentives. By The Associated Press July 1, 2021
J.J. Gouin / ShutterstockOp-Ed Cal Thomas: Government Unemployment Checks Are Creating a Labor Crisis, And It Looks Like the Bible Even Warned Us 'Some politicians play to the dark side of human nature because it empowers them and extends their careers at taxpayer expense.' By Cal Thomas June 30, 2021
Martin-Dm / Getty ImagesCommentary Study Finds a Culture of Laziness: Nearly 20% of Young Adults Are Throwing Their Lives Away for Nothing As young adults forsake jobs and school, they miss out on critical opportunities to develop the professional skills for job markets. By Isa Ryan June 27, 2021
Scott Olson / Getty ImagesCommentary American Airlines to Cancel Nearly 2,000 Flights Despite Receiving Billions Despite receiving billions in government aid, American Airlines still laid off 19,000 employees and is now canceling nearly 2,000 flights. By Eric Nanneman June 22, 2021