Multinational Corporations And The Developing World Nov 15, 2009
Although MNCs employ only a small proportion of the total labor force in the developing countries, they have a powerful effect on these countries economies. They also often exert considerable power and influence over political leaders and their policies and are frequently accused of meddling in politics in certain developing countries. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Companies' hiring plans mixed as biggest sales period approaches Nov 15, 2009
She also was among 7,745 jobless workers (out of a labor force of 108,094) overall who were seeking employment during September in the Athens metropolitan statistical area of Clarke, Madison, Oconee and Oglethorpe counties, according to the Georgia Department of Labor's latest statistics for the Athens Career Center. Nationally, there are slightly more than six unemployed workers for every job opening in October, the Labor Department reported last week. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Soviet experience Nov 14, 2009
The main features of top-down revolution were: strengthening of political dictatorship in the name of the proletariat (a revolutionary version of enhancing management authority in the US in the name of shareholders); collectivizing kulak peasants (equivalent to large scale agri-business development in the US); emergency measure authority (equivalent to government bailouts and re-regulation in the US); introduction of a five-year plan structure (adopted from US corporate strategic planning);... (Asia Times Online)
How Many Jobs Do Small Employers Create? Nov 14, 2009
It's also not their labor force figures. The two sources' estimates of the number of people employed aren't that far off each other 119,917,000 for the SBA in 2006 and 113,475,000 for ADP in 2006. (BusinessWeek)
Minorities, Women Gain Professionally Nov 13, 2009
Overall, women and minorities make up a growing share of all civilian workers, although the figures point to varied progress across occupations, which is reshaping the nation's labor force. Gathered during the 2000 Census, the statistics will be used by the federal government to measure progress in equal employment and will be the basis for litigation and research for the next decade. (Yahoo News -- Census)
Vectra's small-biz index rises Nov 13, 2009
But the jobless decrease was due mostly to discouraged jobseekers leaving the labor force, rather than any real pickup in hiring, Thredgold said ... It was primarily the result of discouraged individuals leaving the labor force, and therefore not being counted as unemployed. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Vatican City Nov 13, 2009
Labor force - by occupation: note: essentially services with a small amount of industry; dignitaries, priests, nuns, guards, and 3,000 lay workers live outside the Vatican. Population below poverty line: NA. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Vt. Economy Bouncing Back, But How Long Will it Take? Nov 13, 2009
But the economists say that may be because of a reduction in the labor force; people got discouraged and stopped looking for a job or retired early. So the unemployment rate is probably more like 12. (WCAX.com, VT)
Lexington remembers military here and abroad Nov 12, 2009
4 million Number of veterans 18 to 64 in the labor force in 2008. 5. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, a Hot Spot for Commercial Real Estate Nov 12, 2009
It also boasts a highly educated labor force ... These conditions, coupled with a strong labor force, high quality of life, lower cost of living, committed state and local economic development agencies, have been favorable for the office, manufacturing and distribution warehouse markets. (Primezone Releases)
Australia's October Employment Unexpectedly Rises 24,500; Currency Gains Nov 12, 2009
The participation rate, which measures the labor force as a percentage of the population aged over 15, held at 65. 2 percent in October, todays report showed. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Snapshot of union labor today Nov 11, 2009
7 percent of the labor force, worked under union contracts. Schmitt said California has been leading a slight upturn in union membership over the last two years, with most of the increases coming in the public sector. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Making movie millions Nov 11, 2009
Thats everything from technicians and craftspeople to actors -- although thats not the biggest portion -- most goes to the highly skilled labor force we have here. What are your latest dollar figures. (FOX61, CT)
Target Field company honored for safety Nov 10, 2009
The project accumulated nearly two million work hours and reached a labor force of 800 workers on site. MNOSHA and Mortenson have partnered in creating safety and health programs including management, leadership and employee involvement, various resources to address safety issues, systems that identify and control workplace hazards and a plan for employee safety training and education. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
U.S. Should Try Germany's Unemployment Medicine Nov 9, 2009
Showing up at work every day, even for shorter hours, keeps them in contact with the labor force, making it much easier to search for alternative employment. Plus their income would likely be higher than if they were let go and living off unemployment insurance alone. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Underemployment suggests Oregon economy worse off Nov 8, 2009
Recent figures show about one in five Oregonians in the labor force can't find a job, are working fewer hours than they would like or simply have given up looking ... The newspaper cited Oregon Employment Department figures that show the state labor force has declined by 6,769 workers in the past year ... In comparison, the more populous Portland metro area saw a smaller decline in its labor force. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jobless troubles could worsen Nov 8, 2009
"Unemployment is rising while labor force is declining. Once labor force begins to rise, this will add to unemployment, as many coming back in will be unemployed," Zandi said. Smaller firms, which provide the most jobs, remain cash poor and credit starved. (Albany Times Union)
Jobless rate hits 10.2%, first time over 10% since '83 Nov 7, 2009
8% economists were expecting as 558,000 Americans joined the jobless rolls while few left the labor force. The apparent disparity between the number of payroll jobs cut and the unemployment rate stems from the fact that the two figures are derived from different surveys. (USA Today -- Money)
US jobless rate hits 10.2% as 190,000 jobs lost Nov 7, 2009
" MacIntosh said if current trends continue, the economy could see job gains in January or February but that unemployment may rise with labor force and population growth. "This means a slower, more frustrating economic recovery," he said. Overall, the monthly report was worse than expectations for a 10 percent jobless rate and 175,000 job losses despite the improving trend. "The headline number of 10. 2 percent will be shouted from the mountaintops and from the voters," said Andrew Busch,... (Channelnewsasia.com)
U.S. Jobless Rate Surges to 10.2 Percent Nov 7, 2009
That survey showed 589,000 jobs were lost, while few Americans left the labor force, leading to the big jump in the jobless rate. Employer payrolls have declined for 22 consecutive months now and 7. (Newsmax)
Landing a job like getting into Harvard Nov 7, 2009
It is primarily for this reason that since May, the official labor force has shrunk by 1. 1 million people. (CNN)
PUBLIC AGENDA: City Council, changes to municipal code Nov 7, 2009
The commission is scheduled to discuss a memo addressing the relationship between city administration and Palo Alto's labor force and the ongoing contract dispute. The commission is also scheduled to continue its discussion of the Civic Engagement Award. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
U.S. Jobless Rate Jumps to 26-Year High of 10.2%, Posing Risk to Recovery Nov 7, 2009
Weve got lots of people just giving up and leaving the labor force, said , a former Fed economist now at BNP Paribas in New York. Consumer incomes are under pressure, and that raises questions about the sustainability of the improvement weve seen in consumer spending. (Bloomberg -- US)
How are you faring in this worsening job market? Nov 7, 2009
Chasing manufacturing jobs by offering cut rate wages and right to work lablor laws has been trumped by a cheaper labor force in China and Mexico. I find it comical that th Georgia Government considers it a big deal when they lure a company by offering tax incentives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
PINE BLUFF-AREA UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS, STILL HIGH IN STATE Nov 7, 2009
The Pine Bluff area had a labor force of 44,250 in September, 40,350 of whom were employed and 3,900 of whom were unemployed. Lou Ann Nisbett is president and chief executive officer of the Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Read more... Nov 7, 2009
This initiative begins to extend equal land rights to women in rural India, who comprise the majority of the countrys agricultural labor force. RDI is at the forefront of a high-impact movement designed to create economic opportunity for the worlds poorest people through land rightsjust as microfinance has done through credit, said Matt Bannick, Managing Partner of Omidyar Network. (PNN Online)
When unemployment last topped 10 percent Nov 7, 2009
1 percent in September 1982, including the composition of the nation's labor force ... But on the negative side, more African-American men have dropped out of the labor force after giving up looking for work, Harrison said that means they aren't reflected in the unemployment statistics. (MSNBC -- Business)
Easing job losses point to slow recovery Nov 7, 2009
A broader measure of labor force strength that includes people who have settled for part-time jobs or stopped looking for work showed an unemployment rate of 17. 5 percent, up from 8. (MSNBC -- Business)
Jobless rate nearly 9.5% Nov 6, 2009
Add in those whom the bureau describes as "marginally attached" to the labor force and the annual figure jumps to 10. 7 percent. (AZCentral -- Business)
Coughlin: Medfield, area towns must work to attract biotech Nov 6, 2009
Wluka plugged the Neponset Valley s robust infrastructure, capable labor force, business-friendly towns, and superior location. He noted the area draws on two major airports in Boston and Providence, three rail lines, and is within commuting distance of biotech s core area in Cambridge. (Medfield Press, MA)
Long-term jobless face frayed safety net Nov 6, 2009
2 million people who are considered marginally attached to the labor force up from 615,000 a year earlier. These people dont show up in the official unemployment numbers because they didn't look for work in the 4 weeks preceding the survey. (MSNBC -- Politics)
D-8 looks forwardto stronger ties Nov 6, 2009
But, after focusing "on organizational work" during the first decade of its existence, to paraphrase D-8 secretary general, Dip Alam, the stage is set for greater and more meaningful cooperation among the D-8 nations, comprising some 950 million people, or 15% of the world's population, with a growing 400 million labor force. The group is organically connected to two larger groupings, the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), currently chaired by Egypt, a... (Asia Times Online)
Jobless claims fall to 10-month low; productivity soars Nov 6, 2009
The insured unemployment rate, which measures the percentage of the insured labor force that is jobless, was unchanged at 4. 4% in the week ended Oct. 24. (USA Today -- Money)
Newsweek: Why a health care 'trigger' won't work Nov 5, 2009
DO this, and cut off their 'budget import' labor force and watch America shine again. Of course this will not be easy. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bad economy shakes American myths Nov 5, 2009
Women have joined the labor force in a big way, and their earnings have increased as well. But with so many families now having two earners, continued progress along this path will be difficult unless wages for both men and women rise more quickly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Study: Unemployment rate for high school dropouts rising Nov 5, 2009
A jobless young labor force means major social ramifications. According to the Pew Center on the States, one out of every 100 adults was jailed or otherwise incarcerated in 2008. (Northeastern News, MA)
Galt City Council argues over ordinance hiring residents Nov 5, 2009
Under Meredith's proposal, contractors who receive public works contracts over 50,000 would have to hire Galt residents as a certain percentage of their labor force ... alf wrote on Nov 4, 2009 10:38 AM:" awww. andy doesn't get his way. awwww, all he needed to do was drop to the floor with legs flailing in the air. next time do more research. then come to the table. why should these companies be required to hire galtonians? do we think we have that kind of a labor force? i don't, but you never... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
PTP steps up marketing of Triads aviation cluster Nov 3, 2009
Our existing high-skilled labor force matches nicely with their requirements. Whiteheart noted that Gov. Beverly Perdue has made aviation one of her economic development priorities along with green and military job recruitment. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Kingdom of the Netherlands—The Netherlands 2009 Article IV Consultation: Preliminary Conclusions Nov 3, 2009
Indeed, the mission considers that potential growth may run considerably lower than before the downturn in the near to medium term, owing to the disruption of financial intermediation, large contraction in investment, likely rise in structural unemployment (possibly discouraging labor force participation), and a deceleration in total factor productivity from financing constraints and increased risk aversion ... Income-per-capita raises will therefore depend on boosting labor force participation... (IMF News)
Today's mailbag Nov 2, 2009
Also, they could have control of the labor force by eliminating the workers available to work by the present system, which has been taking advantage of the workers while getting rich at their expense. Like others suppliers, they tell the merchants the cost. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
US Fed unlikely to change tack as recession ends Nov 2, 2009
With nearly 10 percent of the labor force out of work, consumer spending -- the main driver of the US economy and key to a sustainable recovery -- remains challenged. The FOMC has held its federal funds rate target at zero to 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
For older job-seekers, it's a whole new worl... Nov 1, 2009
Despite financial need, a significant segment of older job-seekers were ambivalent about staying in the labor force. Job counselors shared stories of program participants sabotaging themselves in interviews because they were torn about success in their search. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline Oct 31, 2009
"Work-related stress is thought to be responsible for more lost working days than any other cause, and it is becoming clear that it is also one factor affecting older workers' willingness and ability to remain in the labor force," the report's lead author, Amanda Griffiths, a professor of occupational health psychology, said in a university news release. "Therefore, protecting tomorrow's older workers, as well as today's, will pay dividends as older workers will form a major part of tomorrow's... (MEDLINEplus)
Birth of a Baby Boom? Oct 30, 2009
Rates of population growth are related to such things as the age structure of the populace, planning and providing adequate housing, transportation and health care systems, the labor force size and its impact upon pension systems, and a host of other governmental activities and services ... Professor Kohler summed it up this way: "The main thing we can say at this point is that countries should develop in a way that allows for a better combination of human capital accumulation, labor force... (Suite101.com)
Agriculture Group Finds Targeting Women Improves Food Security, Family Incomes Oct 30, 2009
Although women play a major role in agricultural production - and we estimate that they probably form about 60 percent of the labor force for agricultural production in Uganda - it's often their husbands who market the produce and use the income earned. So women are reluctant to adopt practices and technologies that would be more market-oriented because they receive little additional reward. (allAfrica.com)
US economy grows, ending deep slump Oct 30, 2009
October 30, 2009 - 6:32AM. Video will begin in 5 seconds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Women Say More About an Economy Than Money Does Oct 30, 2009
Yet its success in giving its entire labor force a fair shake may make Iceland a long-term buy ... Not fully utilizing your labor force is a recipe for sub-par growth and wealth creation in the long run. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Discouraged workers help jobless rates fall Oct 29, 2009
But in many cases the drops were resulted from discouraged workers leaving the labor force, perhaps to return to school. Once unemployed workers stop looking for jobs, they are no longer counted in the unemployment rate. (MSNBC -- Business)
Septemberjoblessnessdips to 8% Oct 29, 2009
With a labor force of 12,620, Neshoba County had. 1,060 people unemployed in September. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
County’s unemployment rate improves Oct 29, 2009
According to preliminary figures for September, Scott County showed a labor force of 13,740 with 12,920 employed leaving approximately 820 unemployed. One year ago, the September 2008 final unemployment rate was 5. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Metro jobless rate spikes Oct 29, 2009
The jobless rate would be even higher if the official count of the labor force had not fallen: The region s workforce has shrunk by 82,600 with nearly 10,000 of the decline in the past month ... 65 million workers, 56 percent of Georgia s labor force ... Savannah is third with about 175,700 in the labor force. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Metro Jobless Rates Fall as More Workers Drop Out Oct 29, 2009
But in many cases the drops resulted from discouraged workers leaving the labor force, perhaps to return to school ... But as the economy slowly improves, many of the discouraged workers are then likely to return to the labor force, he added ... A growing economy will cause many people to resume job searches, increasing the size of the labor force, Diffley said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bridging the Gender Gap Oct 28, 2009
Women in the U.S. enjoyed fewer improvements than their international counterparts, even though men have been laid off in greater numbers during the recession: " U.S. labor force participation of women falls from 70% to 69% and the percentage of women among professional and technical workers falls from 57% to 56%. These losses offset the gains made in the estimated earned income of women and the percentage of women among legislators, senior officials and managers. While the overall score of the... (Time.com)
Minorities, Women Gain Professionally Oct 28, 2009
Overall, women and minorities make up a growing share of all civilian workers, although the figures point to varied progress across occupations, which is reshaping the nation's labor force. Gathered during the 2000 Census, the statistics will be used by the federal government to measure progress in equal employment and will be the basis for litigation and research for the next decade. (Yahoo News -- Census)
Study: No Shortage of U.S. Engineers Oct 28, 2009
The report analyzes longitudinal data to examine the transition of American students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from high school into the labor force. Is It Just About Money. (BusinessWeek)
What do South Korean women really want? Oct 28, 2009
"We have to work in the labor force," says Ms. Lee, "but traditionally we have the same roles as daughters and mothers, cooking and cleaning and taking care of the home.". Still, Seoul officials seem dead serious about addressing women's concerns when it comes to everyday issues like restrooms and parking areas. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
State unemployment rises Oct 27, 2009
The Pennsylvania labor force was down 55,000 workers from September 2008. Pennsylvania s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point to 8. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Economist: Area will lead Va. out of recession Oct 27, 2009
In summary, Chmura told the crowd, the area's proximity to Washington, lower cost of living compared with Northern Virginia, quality of life and skilled labor force bodes well for the region. "You're in a very good region," Chmura told the crowd. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
County looks to get handle on looming problems Oct 27, 2009
According to Gary Green, UW-Madison/UW-Extension, as the labor force ages, there will be a growing shortage of workers in the region unless the level of in-migration, or workers moving into the area, continues to grow. The situation will place a greater emphasis on job training, especially considering that many of the workers who are retiring are the most skilled and experienced, he said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Feminists Psychoanalyze Themselves Again Oct 27, 2009
These well-educated writers long ago identified the major goal of the women's liberation movement as getting more wives out of the home and into the labor force. They've been strikingly successful with this goal -- women are now half the labor force, and 40 percent of women are essential family breadwinners ... Women's percentage in the labor force keeps rising because of who is going to college. (Townhall.com)
Government Porkfare Is No Way to End Recession Oct 27, 2009
If increased government spending on retiree health care comes at the expense of business spending on capital equipment and R&D, then the of the current labor force and long-run growth rate will be adversely affected, says , chief economist at the Northern Trust Corp. in Chicago in his October economic outlook. Secular Shadow. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
China Dominates Culture, Commerce, News Oct 26, 2009
That surge also puts China back on track, the government says, for hitting its annual growth target of 8 percent the minimum rate it needs to absorb workers and into its labor force. But there's more. (Newsmax)
Specter touts himself as consensus-builder Oct 25, 2009
Mr. Specter also has been attacked for shifting position on the Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that could expand the labor force and has massive union backing. He said he was against it early in 2009, while he was still a Republican. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
All in a sick days work Oct 25, 2009
About 60 million people, or 48 percent of the U.S. labor force, do not have paid, job-protected sick days, according to a recent study by California nonprofit Human Impact Partners and the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The findings were part of an assessment of the national Healthy Families Act of 2009, which proposes seven paid sick days annually for workers who are employed at firms of 15 people or more. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Speak Out (2) Oct 25, 2009
For the sake of Michigan's economy and its labor force, it's time to give these companies a second chance; it's time to purchase their vehicles. I feel if we do not, we will regret it for the rest of our lives. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
