US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
US employers posted near-record 11 million open jobs in October
U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Nonprofit wants Chicago Police Department to hire more Black applicants
"While the IG's report makes note that CPD is hiring a suitable number of minorities, it also makes clear that most of the minorities hired are not of African-American descent," said Pastor Rich Redmond.
'Troop Talent Act': Senator Duckworth proposes bill to help veterans get jobs
"We just have to do a better job of welcoming veterans to help them transition into the workforce," Duckworth said.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
UPS' largest hiring event targets 60K open positions
UPS is looking to hire upward of 60,000 seasonal employees during its largest hiring event of the year.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
Chicago hotel workers laid off due to pandemic suing to get their jobs back
Three Swissotel workers are suing the hotel demanding their jobs back.
McDonald's workers walk off the job to protest sexual harassment
Some local McDonald’s workers walked off the job Tuesday, protesting sexual harassment in the workplace.
School bus driver shortage impacting students in St. Charles
A suburban school district was not able to get a bus to some students for at least an hour Friday morning, and it is blaming the delays on a school bus driver shortage.