Crunch Time
As a cost-savings strategy, Congress recessed without extending unemployment benefits for out-of-work Americans, media reported December 28. Unemployed Americans were interviewed, and,... Read More
As White House Ramps Up Amnesty Advocacy, Compelling New Data Shows Labor Glut in All Fields
Earlier today, in part to deflect attention from the roiling Obamacare follies, President Obama returned his attention to immigration reform. Meeting with... Read More
UC Berkeley Labor Center Report Underlines Harm More Guest Workers Would Inflict on America’s Poor
In my Labor Day blog, I wrote that 3 million underpaid fast food workers planned to strike to get their wages raised... Read More
Incredible! My L.A. Hotel Housekeeper is an American-Born Male
I’m in Los Angeles this week to promote CAPS’ ad campaign asking that 20 million unemployed Americans be given the dignity and... Read More
Labor Force Participation Rate at Lowest Level in 35 Years
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released August employment numbers on Friday. While the reported unemployment rate dropped to 7.3 percent, the... Read More
Miserable August Jobs Report Indicates Long-Term Job Displacement Trend for Americans
The first Friday of every month means another disappointing Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report. As usual, the BLS did its... Read More
On Labor Day: Fast Food Workers Demand Higher Wages but Employers Know an Endless Flow of Illegal Immigrants Will Work for Short Pay
The latest CBS Money Watch economic report may spoil your Labor Day weekend. [Fast Food Strike Underline Big National Problem, by Erik... Read More
July Youth Unemployment Report Has Same Old Bad News: No Jobs!
When it comes to employment, young Americans, including recent college graduates, can’t get a break. One report after another indicates that fewer... Read More
Despite Relentless High American Unemployment, Reps. Poe and Labrador Double Down on Worker Visas
Many are the disappointments in the current congressional immigration debate. About two months ago, we learned that Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) thinks... Read More
COMPILE (Comprehensive Immigration Law Enforcement) Would Help American Workers Find Jobs
America's immigration laws were enacted to achieve two primary goals – protect innocent lives and protect the jobs of American workers. Today's... Read More