Mexico stealing factory jobs? Blame this instead
Beyond the campaign trail rhetoric, here's how manufacturing in America has evolved
Employment
How the Fed might react to the jump in GDP
Will the better-than-expected growth rate mean a rate hike is more likely to happen this week than in December?
New jobless claims retreat in the latest report
A drop of 3,000 puts the weekly total at 258,000, close to the 43-year low hit in September
Want a big pay raise? Consider these 13 jobs
Americans have suffered from anemic wage growth in recent years, but these jobs are bucking the trend
How worrisome is the decline in labor mobility?
With fewer Americans moving to land a new job these days, it might mean the U.S. economy is losing some dynamism
Claims for unemployment benefits fall to 42-year low
And the less volatile four-week average fell to 249,250, its lowest level since November of 1973
Jobless claims keep on tumbling
The latest weekly reading slid to 249,000, its lowest mark since the spring and 83rd consecutive week below 300,000
Private sector hiring slumps in September
The monthly ADP employment report finds 154,000 new jobs, another instance of mixed signals for the U.S. economy
Meet the most "tattoo friendly" companies
Tattoos get a bad rap in some workplaces, but these ones won’t treat tattooed employees like ink-stained wretches
New jobless claims slide again, reach July low
The latest week saw 252,000 new applications for unemployment benefits, the 81st consecutive week below 300,000
Older workers and the search for "good" jobs
Defining "good" is the key, but whatever works for you is worth the effort to make the most of retirement
Small rise in jobless claims shows layoffs stay muted
At 260,000, the total has now stayed below the 300,000 threshold for 80 consecutive weeks
U.S. job openings jump to record high in mixed signal to Fed
Signal hiring could remain robust even after slowdown in August, muddying the employment view for central bankers
ADP: August hiring stays strong at 177,000
Higher-paying positions such as accountants and engineers led the way, while new construction jobs fell
Job satisfaction in your 20s, 30s may impact health later
"Most people spend almost half of their waking life at work and it’s important that you are able to find some joy," researcher says
Where women over 40 can break back into the workforce
Innovative internship programs give this often overlooked group a chance to regain their skills and confidence
Hiring was healthy in past year in many U.S. swing states
Gains in Colorado, Florida, Michigan and North Carolina a possible bar for Donald Trump, who has campaigned on economic distress
More jobs for seniors, but not quite "golden years"
The labor market is more accommodating than it used to be, at least in terms of opportunity if not wages
The biggest threat to America's jobs machine
Unless this key economic trend is reversed soon and powerfully, the recent string of hiring gains could evaporate
Is the economy too hot, too cold, or just right?
The Fed using interest rates to steer economy is like cooking on an electric stove -- it takes time to feel a change in heat
11 jobs with surprising -- and even shocking -- salaries
Some skilled careers may surprise you with compensation that ranges from lavish to lousy
Can't afford four years of college? Consider a STEM job
Although the best-paying careers still require at least a four-year degree, opportunity beckons in other fields
New jobless claims rise but keep record streak intact
Total below 300,000 for the 73rd consecutive week, while separate report has wages and benefits up in 2nd quarter
Where the jobs are: America's pot industry
As legalization, for medical or recreational use, expands so does the need for all kinds of workers
eHarmony's new love: matching job-seekers with jobs
Dating site's 81-year-old founder is stepping down as it focuses on revamp that includes an employment-matchmaking service
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.
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Trump pushes Senate GOP to scrap filibuster to end government shutdown
President Trump told GOP senators that "we must get the government back open soon and really immediately" on Day 36 of the shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
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.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing at least 9 people
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.
Democrats win key governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia after post-Trump slump
Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.
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Trump administration ending protected status for South Sudanese nationals
The termination marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward South Sudan, a country that U.N. experts warn could be sliding "back toward another deadly war."
FBI to help track down fugitive Barrio 18 gang leaders, Guatemala says
In September, the U.S. government blacklisted Barrio 18 as part of its crackdown on drug trafficking.