The current economic recession has tarnished the Golden State’s employment opportunities in a major way.
A report released on Sunday by the California Budget Project says that two of five working-age Californians do not have a job. read more »
unemploymentDon't Go Looking for Work in California
by Ian Lausa 09/12/2009
The current economic recession has tarnished the Golden State’s employment opportunities in a major way. A report released on Sunday by the California Budget Project says that two of five working-age Californians do not have a job. read more » »
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Decline in Construction and its Effect on Gender
by Ian Lausa 07/22/2009
Unemployment in the construction sector increased by 79,000 in June, according to a report The Associated General Contractors of America released earlier this month. Over the past year, that number has grown to 992,000. Even more alarming is the disparity between the construction worker unemployment rate, over 17.4 percent, and the national average for all sectors, around 9.7. Construction employment is crumbling before our eyes. read more » »
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It's Not the Economy Stupid: Crime Still Dropping in L.A.
by Andy Sywak 07/15/2009
Unemployment may be at 11.4% in LA County, pundits may mock the dysfunctional state budget system, but crime is still dropping from already historic lows in the City of Los Angeles. According to statistics released by the LAPD yesterday, homicides are down a third compared to the first half of last year with violent crime down 6% and assaults down 8%. read more » »
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Unemployment Rising in Washington, DC
by Ian Lausa 07/05/2009
In the past month, Washington D.C. has experienced both an increase in number of jobs as well as an increase in unemployment, according to the Washington Post. The city’s unemployment rate rose from 9.9 in April to 10.7 percent in May – far surpassing the national average of 9.4 percent – despite gaining about 1,400 jobs primarily with the federal government. read more » »
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Mapping US Metropolitan Unemployment Rates, May 2009
by Mark Schill 06/30/2009
Here's a quick map of the newly released May 2009 metropolitan area unemployment numbers. On this map, color signifies the rate in May 2009 and size of bubble indicates the rate point change since May of last year. Green dots are below the national unemployment level of 9.1 in May, and red dots are above the national number. read more » »
Manhattan’s Declining Share of New York City Jobs
by Ian Lausa 06/29/2009
The amount of private sector jobs in Manhattan has been declining since 1958, according to the Center for an Urban Future. An increase in job-spread among the other four boroughs – Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island – has led to a shift in the New York City job market. read more » »
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Report on the Jobless Recovery: 18.7% Effective Unemployment Rate in May
by Mark Schill 06/19/2009
Is the recent talk of "green shoots" coming out of this recession realistic? A recent report from the New America Foundation outlines the strong likelihood of a jobless recession that "could perpetuate the crises in the housing and banking sectors and prevent a sustainable and healthy economic recovery." A jobless recovery will prevent the wage growth necessary to stimulate business investment, maintain consumption, and pay down debt. read more »
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