labor market

Employers trimmed jobs from their payrolls in June for the sixth straight month, as the government's closely watched report Thursday showed continued weakness in the labor market.

Economists are forecasting that the unemployment rate retreated slightly in June after May's big spike. But few believe that is a sign that the battered labor market is at or even near the bottom.

Today's troubles in the U.S. economy and labor market could very well turn out to be a lucky break for the next president, no matter who is elected.

You may think your job is safe. But you still may not be spared the pain resulting from the weak labor market.

You may think your job is safe. But you still may not be spared the pain resulting from the weak labor market.

If you want to know what's going to happen to the labor market, don't ask an economist - ask your neighbor or co-worker.

If you want to know what's going to happen to the labor market, don't ask an economist - ask your neighbor or co-worker.