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“When there’s more workers available, companies are going to feel less pressure to increase wages, and that’s the moment we’re in now.”
TCF’s @aimstettner.bsky.social discusses the current state of the labor market with @marketplace.org.
TCF’s @aimstettner.bsky.social discusses the current state of the labor market with @marketplace.org.
Wage growth is now slowing along with the labor market
It’s slowing fastest for workers in low-wage and entry-level jobs.
www.marketplace.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“When there’s more workers available, companies are going to feel less pressure to increase wages, and that’s the moment we’re in now.”
TCF’s @aimstettner.bsky.social discusses the current state of the labor market with @marketplace.org.
TCF’s @aimstettner.bsky.social discusses the current state of the labor market with @marketplace.org.
Thanks @elisegould.bsky.social - the latest on the surge in unemployment claims by former federal workers
For useful analysis on the latest unemployment insurance claims data in the shutdown, check out @aimstettner.bsky.social's newsletter:
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Andrew Stettner (@andrewstettner)
I’ll be publishing my weekly analysis of the shutdown induced spike in unemployment claims here:
New state unemployment data show the growing toll of the shutdown on federal workers, with an addition...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Thanks @elisegould.bsky.social - the latest on the surge in unemployment claims by former federal workers
Ready for a crazy #JobsDay? Here is The Century Foundation Sr. fellow and former @USDOL secretary Julie Su with a preview: open.substack.com/pub/juliesul...
It’s Jobs Day Again
All eyes on the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the August Jobs Report.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Ready for a crazy #JobsDay? Here is The Century Foundation Sr. fellow and former @USDOL secretary Julie Su with a preview: open.substack.com/pub/juliesul...
Today’s unemployment report highlights continued concerns in the job market, as new claims came in at 224,000 for the week ending August 9, down slightly from last week but still over the low of 217,000 reached on July 19.
August 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Today’s unemployment report highlights continued concerns in the job market, as new claims came in at 224,000 for the week ending August 9, down slightly from last week but still over the low of 217,000 reached on July 19.
Brilliant from my colleague Rachel West "There’s one person who can afford to be cavalier about the uncertainty that he’s creating, and that’s Donald Trump. The rest of Americans are already paying the price for that uncertainty.” apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump's broad tariffs go into effect just as US economic pain is surfacing
Global financial markets have taken President Donald Trump's tariff adjustments in stride. Shares in Asia and Europe, as well as U.S. futures, are mostly higher Thursday after Trump started imposing h...
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August 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Brilliant from my colleague Rachel West "There’s one person who can afford to be cavalier about the uncertainty that he’s creating, and that’s Donald Trump. The rest of Americans are already paying the price for that uncertainty.” apnews.com/article/trum...
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It has been the honor of my life to serve as Commissioner of BLS alongside the many dedicated civil servants tasked with measuring a vast and dynamic economy. It is vital and important work and I thank them for their service to this nation.
August 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It has been the honor of my life to serve as Commissioner of BLS alongside the many dedicated civil servants tasked with measuring a vast and dynamic economy. It is vital and important work and I thank them for their service to this nation.
TCF on the feckless firing of the BLS Commissioner
August 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
TCF on the feckless firing of the BLS Commissioner
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Big news in today's #jobs report are the revisions. The labor market is much weaker than originally reported the last two months. While payrolls grew 73k in July, May and June data were revised down a total of 258k to 19k and 14k, respectively, bringing 3-month average growth down to 35k.
#EconSky
#EconSky
August 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Workers not feeling liberated on Trump's liberation day -- anemic job growth +73k, #unemployment rate ⬆️ to 4.2%. Highest black unemployment rate (7.2%) since October 2021!! #econsky bls.gov/news.release/e…
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Workers not feeling liberated on Trump's liberation day -- anemic job growth +73k, #unemployment rate ⬆️ to 4.2%. Highest black unemployment rate (7.2%) since October 2021!! #econsky bls.gov/news.release/e…
Today's #unemployment claims report underscores a fundamental problem in today's job market - the slow down in hiring. www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
www.dol.gov
July 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today's #unemployment claims report underscores a fundamental problem in today's job market - the slow down in hiring. www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
The Department of Labor today banned those without work authorization from receiving previously available services--like providing information to immigrant workers about basic employment rights and the process of acquiring work authorization.
The Trump administration is launching a whole of government attack on immigrants and foundational pathways to the middle class likeHead Start, Title X family-planning clinics, career and technical education programs, with more agencies expected to roll out similar announcements in the coming days. 🧵
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July 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The Department of Labor today banned those without work authorization from receiving previously available services--like providing information to immigrant workers about basic employment rights and the process of acquiring work authorization.
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The Trump administration is launching a whole of government attack on immigrants and foundational pathways to the middle class likeHead Start, Title X family-planning clinics, career and technical education programs, with more agencies expected to roll out similar announcements in the coming days. 🧵
www.hhs.gov
July 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Trump administration is launching a whole of government attack on immigrants and foundational pathways to the middle class likeHead Start, Title X family-planning clinics, career and technical education programs, with more agencies expected to roll out similar announcements in the coming days. 🧵
There are now 1.974 million people relying on unemployment benefits (+37,000) as of June 14, which is the highest total in more than three and a half years (November 2021). www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
www.dol.gov
June 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
There are now 1.974 million people relying on unemployment benefits (+37,000) as of June 14, which is the highest total in more than three and a half years (November 2021). www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
On heels of slowing retail sales, the latest #unemployment insurance (UI) claims once again revealed softening conditions in the economy. #EconSky
On heels of slowing retail sales, the latest #unemployment insurance (UI) claims once again revealed softening conditions in the economy. #EconSky
www.dol.gov
June 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
On heels of slowing retail sales, the latest #unemployment insurance (UI) claims once again revealed softening conditions in the economy. #EconSky
On heels of slowing retail sales, the latest #unemployment insurance (UI) claims once again revealed softening conditions in the economy. #EconSky
New #unemployment claims revised upwards to 248,000 for the week ending June 7–highest in 8 months. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US weekly jobless claims steady at higher levels
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged at higher levels last week as labor market conditions continued to steadily ease.
www.reuters.com
June 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New #unemployment claims revised upwards to 248,000 for the week ending June 7–highest in 8 months. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
This morning Secretary Chavez-Deremer is testifying before the House Education and Workforce Committee on the FY26 budget. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex1B...
Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Labor
YouTube video by House Committee on Education & Workforce
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June 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This morning Secretary Chavez-Deremer is testifying before the House Education and Workforce Committee on the FY26 budget. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex1B...
Today’s unemployment report flashed more warning signs in advance of the important May jobs report tomorrow, as new claims increased for the second consecutive week, climbing to 247,000 for the week ending May 31, the highest weekly reading in the last 7 months #econsky www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
www.dol.gov
June 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today’s unemployment report flashed more warning signs in advance of the important May jobs report tomorrow, as new claims increased for the second consecutive week, climbing to 247,000 for the week ending May 31, the highest weekly reading in the last 7 months #econsky www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
There's so much risk in the Budget reconciliation bill that passed the House this morning--including the repeal of clean energy and advanced manufacturing tax credits that spurred a trebling of construction of factories under Biden. Not the Smart Way to Renew Manufacturing tcf.org/content/comm...
There’s a Smart Way to Renew American Manufacturing. It’s Not Trump’s Strategy.
Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of the U.S. economy and a vital pathway to middle-class stability for millions of Americans. Supporting the
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May 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
There's so much risk in the Budget reconciliation bill that passed the House this morning--including the repeal of clean energy and advanced manufacturing tax credits that spurred a trebling of construction of factories under Biden. Not the Smart Way to Renew Manufacturing tcf.org/content/comm...
Early birds....Gwen Moore is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 on the the tax bill rules.house.gov
House of Representatives Committee on Rules
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May 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Early birds....Gwen Moore is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 on the the tax bill rules.house.gov
TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social The House budget bill will make millions of Americans "poorer, hungrier, debt-laden and uninsured."
NEW: The U.S. House is moving ahead with a budget bill that would make devastating cuts to health care and food assistance while slashing taxes for the richest Americans.
In response, TCF president @jmargetta.bsky.social issued the following statement: go.tcf.org/GOPBudget
In response, TCF president @jmargetta.bsky.social issued the following statement: go.tcf.org/GOPBudget
May 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
TCF President @jmargetta.bsky.social The House budget bill will make millions of Americans "poorer, hungrier, debt-laden and uninsured."
Read @rwest817.bsky.social on devastating House cuts to SNAP benefits www.sacurrent.com/news/republi...
Republicans' proposed cuts to food stamps would slash benefits to 1 in 5 Texas kids
In parts of San Antonio, roughly 30% of children rely on federal nutrition assistance, a study also shows.
www.sacurrent.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Read @rwest817.bsky.social on devastating House cuts to SNAP benefits www.sacurrent.com/news/republi...
In the week of Trump’s retreat in his trade war with China and the mammoth tax cut for billionaires, the job market has remained steady. New #unemployment claims were unchanged at 229,000 SA in the week ending May 10, a notch below the annual high of 242,000 in February. www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
www.dol.gov
May 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
In the week of Trump’s retreat in his trade war with China and the mammoth tax cut for billionaires, the job market has remained steady. New #unemployment claims were unchanged at 229,000 SA in the week ending May 10, a notch below the annual high of 242,000 in February. www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
Today HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be subject to questions in a congressional budget hearing. On Monday, we had an empty chair for RFK Jr. a roundtable of autistic self-advocates and family members organized by a coalition of organizations. As I said
May 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Today HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be subject to questions in a congressional budget hearing. On Monday, we had an empty chair for RFK Jr. a roundtable of autistic self-advocates and family members organized by a coalition of organizations. As I said
TCF's @rwest817.bsky.social on House Cuts to SNAP: "House Republicans’ plan slashes $290 billion from nutrition programs in order to pay for tax cuts for the rich.
May 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
TCF's @rwest817.bsky.social on House Cuts to SNAP: "House Republicans’ plan slashes $290 billion from nutrition programs in order to pay for tax cuts for the rich.