Wage growth hit 9-year high in October as 250K jobs added
Unemployment stayed at 3.7 percent, while wages rose at the fastest pace in nine years
Employment
Google walkout: Employees protest over sexual harassment scandals
Workers with the search giant walked off the job to protest its handling of sexual misconduct claims
English majors, rejoice: Employers want you more than biz majors
English majors have a lower risk of underemployment than business or biology majors, a new study finds
Opioid crisis has delivered $1 trillion shock to U.S.
Beyond the enormous human toll, opioid abuse in America has distorted the entire economy
Looking for a job? These cities are your best bets
This list includes towns -- and not always the big ones -- with lots of open positions and reasonable living costs
American workers are finally seeing a real bump in pay
Labor data show wage growth is accelerating at last, boosted by the lowest jobless rate in nearly half a century
Amazon raises minimum wage to $15 for all U.S. workers
The pay hike comes after the online retail giant faced criticism for its treatment of warehouse workers
3 key points to watch from the Fed on Wednesday
While another rate hike is nearly certain, Chairman Powell could also provide some hints about what's next
Fed is ready for third rate hike this year
But as President Trump's trade war escalates, what's on tap for monetary policy next year is far less certain
Former employee sues Spotify
The lawsuit by a former employee alleges music streaming service Spotify did not pay women equally, among other claims.
Facebook accused of gender bias
A complaint from the American Civil Liberties Union alleges Facebook kept women from seeing job ads.
Consumer confidence hits 18-year high
The latest reading for this key metric suggests continued strong U.S. economic growth amid low unemployment
Fewer Americans are moving for work
During the past 10 years, the percentage of job seekers relocating for work has fallen significantly, new analysis finds
Jobs in tech industry -- even if you don't know tech
You don't need to be a data engineer or software genius to work for a big tech company, a review of job openings shows
Trump considers the EU a trade "foe" -- is it?
The U.S. runs a deficit in goods and services with Europe, but that's hardly the whole story about this relationship
For workers, U.S. falls short versus most developed nations
America has a higher level of income inequality and low-income residents than almost any other advanced nation
Robust hiring in June with 213,000 jobs added
Unemployment rose slightly as more people looked for work, but the rate of job growth held steady
Tariffs cost more U.S. jobs than immigration
There appears to be an underlying contradiction in the administration's policies on these two issues
Fed tipped to hike interest rates
Borrowing costs are likely going up again, with monetary policy makers expected to raise rates on Wednesday
Report: Cities created almost all of U.S. job growth in 2017
American cities added almost 2 million jobs last year, accounting for 96 percent of the country's job growth
The U.S. now has more open jobs than job seekers
That's never happened before -- and it's a long way from 2009, when the country had 6.7 unemployed for every opening
Here are the college grads still suffering in the job market
Grads are still more likely to be underemployed than before the recession, and wages for black and women grads lag
Why many teens no longer even look for a summer job
Big shifts in the labor market are making once-plentiful opportunities scarce, and the young have other pursuits
Unemployment drops to 3.9 percent, a 17-year low
The last time unemployment was this low was in December 2000—just before the dot-com bust
3 things to look for in the jobs report
Since the turmoil following January's report, Wall Street's next big move -- up or down -- depends on Friday's numbers
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 7 killed, officials say
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear 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 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.
Potential consequences of Prop 50's redistricting measure — beyond California
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
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.