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Unemployment rate highest since 1983
October unemployment hit 10.2%, and 190,000 jobs were cut according to the latest Labor Department report. Mitchell Hartman reports. (11/06/2009)
Those still working are busier than ever
The Labor Department says productivity grew at the fasted rate in six years. That means people who still have their jobs are working harder and producing more than they used to. Jeremy Hobson reports. (11/05/2009)
Help! My papi needs a job
According to a recent AARP study, unemployment among older Hispanic men has tripled in the past couple of years. Commentator Gustavo Arellano's father is one those suffering from such unemployment. Do you have a job for him? (11/05/2009)
Older Hispanics hit by high jobless rate
The AARP is holding a forum focusing on older Hispanic workers, who were among the first to be laid off when the recession hit. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports. (11/05/2009)
Is a high unemployment rate that bad?
Experts predict the October unemployment rate will rise to around 10%. Economics correspondent Chris Farrell talks with Bill Radke about why he'd be happy if it went even a little higher. (11/05/2009)
Senate OKs extending jobless benefits
The Senate's serving up something for everyone in an unemployment and tax-credit extension bill it passed. Reporter Mitchell Hartman talks the details with Bill Radke. (11/05/2009)
A look at unemployment, interest rates
Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, talks with Steve Chiotakis about what we may see in the government's employment report, and what the Fed may say about the future of interest rates. (11/04/2009)
Organized labor gets renewed power
New rules for union elections in the airline and rail industries will make things easier for labor organizers. Reporter Mitchell Hartman talks with Bill Radke about the shit in power towards unions. (11/03/2009)
Crunching the stimulus job numbers
The White House said today its $787 billion stimulus program has created or saved about 650,000 jobs so far. How did it get to those numbers? Nancy Marshall Genzer checks the administration's math. (10/30/2009)
Another year of high unemployment?
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich talks with Stacey Vanek-Smith about the unemployment picture, and possible solutions to create jobs. (10/30/2009)
