All articles tagged with #long term unemployment
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Amid a slowing job market, more Americans are experiencing prolonged unemployment, with some unemployed for over six months, facing challenges in finding new jobs despite low overall unemployment rates, which raises concerns about economic stability and worker well-being.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by World Socialist Web Site
The US is experiencing a surge in long-term unemployment, reaching levels not seen since the early pandemic, with over 1.9 million unemployed for six months or more, amid declining job openings, rising inflation, and economic restructuring, which is fueling social tensions and political instability.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The article highlights a shift in the long-term unemployed demographic, now increasingly including college-educated individuals like Sean Wittmeyer, who despite advanced degrees and skills, face prolonged joblessness due to economic downturns affecting industries such as construction and technology.