Jobs report shows 304K jobs added in January
The first employment report of the year showed a surge in hiring despite the partial government shutdown. CBSN reports.
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Business hiring roared in January: 304,000 jobs
Businesses hired robustly in January, even as unemployment ticked up to 4 percent from the partial shutdown
More federal workers seeking new jobs during shutdown
Website's data show a spike in job searches from workers at agencies that have gone unfunded — and it's spreading
Government shutdown: "Pain will intensify" to wider economy
Consumer spending, critical to economic growth, is likely to take a hit and may heighten risks of a slowdown
The best jobs in America for 2019
Jobs may be plentiful, but they don't always offer great pay and satisfaction. Here's where Glassdoor says you should look
Hybrid jobs: How to make yourself an appealing candidate
More and more employers are looking to fill so-called "hybrid jobs" according to a new report
Union membership in the U.S. hit record low in 2018
Despite high-profile battles in education and health care, the share of workers in unions continues to slide
Deported from the U.S., now answering your calls
When U.S. consumers call about a hotel reservation or an airline flight, there's a good chance a deportee in El Salvador is on the other end of the line
Furloughed? What to know about collecting unemployment
As more and more federal workers apply for unemployment to make ends meet, snags in the system are showing
94-year-old woman still works six days a week
Don't let her cuteness fool you, this great-grandmother is tough. She's 94 years old and still works six days a week – and she's hoping to inspire other seniors to do the same.
Unpaid NASA workers protect missions during shutdown
NASA managers and engineers continue to oversee critical missions amid shutdown chaos
As shutdown drags on, federal workers flock to food pantries
Furloughed government workers are lining up at food banks and calling help hotlines across U.S. after missing paychecks
Shutdown could hit federal workers' credit scores
Federal workers are scrimping to avoid being dinged by lenders for missing payments and damaging their credit scores
Number of TSA workers calling off work spikes as shutdown drags on
About 7.6 percent of TSA officers had "unscheduled absences" on Monday, up from 3.2 percent the same day last year
TSA leaders worry about "tipping point"
At Miami's airport, so many TSA workers are calling out sick that they're closing a terminal this weekend. Leaders with the TSA worry about them finding other work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Coast Guard wife: "Build the wall, don't build the wall. But pay our husbands"
Coast Guard is the only military branch that doesn't get paid during the government shutdown because it is part of the DHS
Frontier flight attendants can pocket customer tips
Airline lets attendants keep in-flight tips; critics say that treats safety pros like "flying waiters and waitresses"
Hundreds of federal workers hit by shutdown seek online donations
As the impasse in Washington drags on, some government workers are soliciting donations online to help make ends meet
Government shutdown starting to impact air travel
Some airports had long security lines as TSA workers called in sick, while safety inspectors aren't on the job
Bitter memories in Janesville, Wis.
It’s an uneasy holiday season for thousands of General Motors workers. The nation’s leading car-maker is planning to close several factories in 2019. The looming layoffs are bringing back bitter memories in Janesville, Wisconsin where G.M. plant shut down ten years ago. Dean Reynolds reports.
Salvation Army's "Red Kettle" donations lag in digital age
Money raised in the iconic charity campaign is falling as foot traffic wanes at stores and people forgo cash
Americans forced to work longer
Many Americans are forced to hold off on their retirement, working past 65. CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor to explain why people are working longer, and what they can do to secure their financial future.
Retirement out of reach for millions
Tom Coomer, 80, is just one of nearly 10 million Americans over 65 still working. He was working as a machinist when his plant closed down, just one year shy of getting his full pension. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has his story.
One way to help U.S. workers: Guarantee them a job
Millions living on the edge might be most attracted to a job guarantee, which could radically shift labor markets
Shortchanged: Women earn less than half of men's income
When a new study looked at the long-term impact of gender in the labor market, a rather dire picture appeared
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Election Day 2025 results: Mamdani, Spanberger, Sherrill projected to win
Voters headed to the polls in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 7 killed, officials say
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps, CBS News projects
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general's race despite texting scandal
At the beginning of October, Jay Jones' violent text messages from in 2022 resurfaced and were condemned by both parties.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.
2 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat, Hegseth says
Dating back to early September, the Trump administration has reported well over a dozen such strikes in the waters of the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean off South America.