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California's governor rejects a bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said he vetoed the bill because the fund the state uses to pay unemployment benefits will be nearly $20 billion in debt by the end of the year.

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California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers

California won’t be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike

The Independent UK

Everything you need to know about a government shutdown

The impacts of government shutdowns include furloughed employees, reductions in services, closed parks and museums, and much more.

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S&P Futures Climb as Bond Yields Fall Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.43% this morning as dovish-leaning remarks from Fed officials and reports of a potential meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders boosted sentiment while investors looked ahead to a reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge.

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As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers

The Biden administration is releasing a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and other employers with unfilled jobs

The Independent UK

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasurer Jim Chalmers on jobs and work

Treasurer Jim Chalmers released his White Paper on employment this week.

The Conversation

Modi government crushed hopes of youth, leading to suicides: Congress

Congress attacks Modi government over unemployment; alleges manipulation of NCRB data. Congress claims data from EPFO, Azim Premji University and CMIE show formal sector employment down and PM's rozgar melas a "mockery" of government functioning.

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Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes meant to cool it

The Independent UK

Gaza graduates demand UNRWA solutions for high unemployment rate

Unemployment rate in Gaza continues to be among the highest in the world, hitting 70 percent among young graduates.

Al Jazeera

How Detroit and JPMorgan Chase teamed up to tackle the city's economic woes

Detroit's unemployment, housing, and economy are trending in the right direction, and JPMorgan Chase has been a big part of the turnaround.

Fortune

Hunter workforce swings toward job security with full-time job rise

The Hunter's latest monthly regional workforce figures show a trend towards full-time roles.

Newcastle Herald

U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims fall to 201,000

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits fell 20,000 for the week ending September 16 to a seasonally adjusted 201,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up by 1,000 to 221,000. The four-week moving average as of September 16 fell 7,750 from the previous week’s revised average to 217,000.

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The Albanese government blew its shot at setting a historic new unemployment target

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government’s employment white paper is “ambitious”. I’m not convinced.

The Conversation

Plan to boost employment labelled 'missed opportunity'

The Albanese government's employment white paper has been called a missed opportunity to curb inflation while bringing down unemployment.

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The Independent UK

Why the US job market has defied rising interest rates and expectations of high unemployment

Last year’s spike in inflation, to the highest level in four decades, was painful enough for American households

The Conversation

1 in 5 Australian workers is either underemployed or out of work: white paper

Today’s employment white paper has adopted the broadest-ever definition of what “full employment” means for Australia.

The Conversation

Government's employment white paper commits to jobs for all who want them – and help to get them

The employment white paper, released on Monday, has outlined multiple measures the Albanese government will implement to assist the about three million people who want jobs or more hours of work.

The Hindu

Bandi Sanjay accuses BRS Government of ‘incompetence’ in Group-I prelims

Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Karimnagar MP and BJP national general secretary, accused BRS Government of failing to ensure proper conduct of Group-I prelims re-exam, playing with future of lakhs of unemployed youths. He alleged that BRS regime has not filled a single post in nine years and demanded ₹1 lakh compensation,…

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Labor's jobs plan not at odds with RBA, says treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says his ambition for full employment is not in conflict with the RBA's endeavours to reduce inflation.

Capital & Main

Unemployment for Hollywood’s Striking Writers and Stars? It’s Newsom’s Move Now.

Governor could leap past politics and sign unemployment bill just to keep striking workers in an uneven game.

Ballotpedia

California legislators pass bill to allow unemployment benefits for striking workers

The California State Legislature passed a bill Sept. 14 that would allow workers to claim unemployment insurance benefits after striking for two weeks. The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) desk for his approval or veto. If Newsom signs the bill, it would take effect starting in January…

The Independent UK

US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in eight months last week as the labor market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates

Newcastle Herald

'It's a shock': Molycop workers stare down the barrel of unemployment

'Everyone's a little stressed about it, we've all got mortgages, we're all trying to put food on the table.'

The Conversation

How Canada can make its startup ecosystem more inclusive

The global pandemic caused devastating economic impacts, including high levels of unemployment. As with the 2008 recession, self-employment has been encouraged as a pathway towards economic participation and boosting the labour market.

The Hindu

Regular jobs increased, but unemployment still a concern: report

India's regular wage jobs increased from 2004-2019, with 6% providing social security. Caste-based segregation decreased, and gender-based earnings disparities reduced. Post-COVID, unemployment rate was lower than pre-COVID, but higher for graduates under 25. Self-employment earnings decreased, but still 85% of pre-COVID levels.

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