This story first appeared on BBC.com US employers added more than 500,000 jobs in July and the unemployment rate dropped, defying fears that the labour market is heading for a slowdown. The jobless rate fell to 3.5% from 3.6% in June, as restaurants, bars and other firms continued to add workers. The report from the […]
Pilot shortages add to US travel chaos as airlines struggle to meet demand This story first appeared on theguardian.com. Southwest pilots picket in Dallas over stalled contract talks as American Airlines ends service to three cities The chaos afflicting American travel has continued as a shortage of pilots became the latest flashpoint for anger against […]
Economy Added 390K Jobs in May, Beating Expectations This article first appeared on usnews.com. The labor market continued strong in May, despite inflation and higher interest rates. By Tim Smart June 3, 2022, at 9:04 a.m The economy added 390,000 jobs in May, showing resilience in the face of rampant inflation and higher interest rates, the […]