Topic: U.S. Department of Labor

US jobless rate soars. Is it the new France?

Opinion: Cut hours, not employees

In some ways, reduced time can enrich our lives.

Jobless indicator: Is the recession ending?

Community colleges play key role in tough economic times

Many schools have to turn away those seeking new job skills. Proposed federal funds could help.

Jobless rate hits 8.5 percent, a 26-year high

The US has lost 2 million jobs this year, but some of the unemployment numbers could indicate that the recession is finally starting to bottom out.

Obama raises $750 million for campaign - ends up getting job

Retail season starts strong, but a long haul ahead

Sales were better than expected this past Black Friday, but will it last till Christmas?

Deals on meals at do-it-yourself grocery

Members of Brooklyn’s Park Slope Food Coop slash their bills for locally grown and organic foods – in exchange for labor.

Tide of illegal immigrants now being reversed

Border crackdown and tough economic times in the US are seen as reasons.

Mother's Day money advice

Working mothers, faced with growing financial responsibilities, can take steps to lighten their load.