June 2014 US Jobs Report: Unemployment Rate Falls But For Millions Recovery Is Taking Too Long
The stock market might be cheering June’s jobs report, but there’s still a lot of pain out there.
US June Jobs Report: Unemployment Fell For The Right Reason This Time
"No matter how you dig into it, it shows the labor market is improving.”
Unemployment Rate Falls To 6.1% As US Adds Far More Jobs In June Than Expected
U.S. hiring picked up pace in June, adding more jobs to the economy than expected.
US Federal Student Loan Rates Jump As Much As 21% For Coming School Year
The rate is lower than it would have been without a law passed last year, it but could be higher in the future.
June 2014 US Auto Sales: Are Chevrolet Sedans Starting To Feel The Impact Of GM Recall Crisis?
June U.S. new-car sales were stronger than expected. For GM’s Chevy sedans, not so much.
Breaking The Pension Promise: Is Guaranteed Retirement Income Slipping Away For Americans?
In 1974, the U.S. said earned pension benefits could not be taken away. Today, a million face losing what they earned.
Supreme Court Union Fee Restriction Ruling: A Step Forward For Right-To-Work Advocates, But Not A Complete Victory
It's only a matter of time before another challenge to public worker union activity reaches the Supreme Court.
GM Compensation Chief Feinberg: At Least $1M For Each Ignition Switch Death
The Detroit automaker came up with some numbers on Monday on how it intends to compensate ignition switch victims.
For One Group Of Activists The Solution To Canada's Poverty Is 20,000 Canadian Dollars A Year For Everyone
Canadian lefties are calling for an annual minimum salary for all citizens, regardless of employment status.
GM Ignition Switch Recall: Compensation Chief Kenneth Feinburg Will Unveil More Details About Who Qualifies For Payments
Who gets money, and how much, for injuries linked to that poorly made ignition switch are lingering questions.
June US New Auto Sales Forecast: The Lost Weekend Pushed Sales Down, But 2014 Still On Track To Be The Best Year Of The Post-Recession Recovery
June lost a weekend to May this year, creating one of those statistical quirks in auto sales numbers.
New Boeing Plane To Replace 757 As Air Astana Set To Lease A321neo Jets From Airbus
The company will make a modern version of the 757 to fill a void between too small and too big.
GM Ignition Switch Recall: Automaker Targeted By Federal Grand Jury Subpoena
The company is being investigated by all three branches of the federal government.
US West Coast Port Workers Will Be Off Contract Starting Tuesday - Expect Shipping Delays
U.S. West Coast ports are likely to see productivity fall as a six-year labor contract ends on Monday.
Daimler Reveals More About Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pullman And Its Plans For Maybach Name
Sheikhs, rappers, CEOs and world leaders take note: Maybach isn’t dead, and Daimler has an armored limo in the works.
Gay Marriage Equality: Same-Sex Couples Can Marry In Indiana ... Until They Can’t
Two important court rulings in the U.S. Wednesday expand same-sex marriage, but Indiana's top attorney is trying to block it.
Wealthiest US Households Are Worth More Than They Were In 2003; Everyone Else Is Still Trying To Recover
A sobering new study shows just how bad the postrecession recovery process has been for most Americans.
Toyota Rolls Out Hybrid Fuel Cell Car Video, Announces Price, Sets Japan Release Date
First came the Prius, the first mass market hybrid. Now Toyota is hoping its FCV will break new ground.
India’s Informal Economy: 400 Million Strong, Little Or No Access To Workplace Benefits
An income inequality report underscores little progress in offering home-grown job opportunities for hundreds of millions.
Avon Lady Hits Hard Times As Company Cuts Another 600 Workers
A company that built an empire off door-to-door cosmetics sales is restructuring, again.
Self-Driving Cadillac SRX Tested By Lawmakers In Publicity Campaign
GM and Carnegie Mellon University are showcasing their self-driving SUV on Capitol Hill.
New GOP House Leaders McCarthy, Scalise Share One Thing In Common With Americans: They Owe Money
The new GOP House leaders owe more money than they have and are worth less than the typical House member.
Working Families Summit: For Many Small Businesses Offering Paid Maternity Leave Is Out Of Reach
Without Congress, Obama can do little to extend the meager family-leave benefits the United States offers it workers.
Airbag Recalls: Honda, Nissan, Mazda Recalling Millions Of Cars Over Defective Parts Made by Takata
Dealerships need to check for exploding airbags in popular models like the Honda CR-V, Nissan Cube and Mazda6.
Porsche, Maserati Expanding Dealerships In Asia As Luxury Auto Consumption Explodes
The Cayenne and the Quattroporte makers say they need more retail outlets to maintain expected growth, especially in Asia.
Same-Sex Marriage Rights A Priority For Federal Government, But For Many Getting Married Is Easier Said Than Done
For many gay couples, getting those federal protections means a long trip to a distant state to get married.
Shariah In Brunei: Lawmakers Pressure Sultanate To Get Out Of TPP Free Trade Talks Due To Islamic Law
Rights activists says Brunei should be kicked out of free-trade talks after it legalized capital punishment for gays and adulterers.
Detroit Pension Fix Could Be Model For Other Cities Struggling To Fund Public Worker Retirement
City officials and unions are trying to fix the Motor City’s unfunded pension obligations. If it works, the cure could spread.
Ferrari Chief Montezemolo Says He Is Not Leaving The Italian Luxury Sports Car Company To Take Over As CEO Of Alitalia
The Italian press has been drumming up rumors that the longtime Ferrari man would break to the airline industry.
Ignition Switch Problems May Exist In Fiat Chrysler's Dodge, Chrysler And Jeep Models, Says NHTSA
More than 1.2 million Fiat Chrysler vehicles could have the same ignition switch problem GM has been grappling with.
