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June 2026 Jobs Preview: What to Expect
The June numbers should be good, but weak wage growth and other negative indicators are signs that workers do not feel positive about the state of the labor market.
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Clean Energy Investments Can Lead to Good Union Jobs
During the Biden years, infrastructure investments helped create clean energy jobs, some of which were union jobs. The Trump administration is working to reverse those gains.
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The $2.13 Subminimum Wage: When is Enough Enough?
Scrapping the subminimum wage is long overdue — and wildly popular across the political spectrum.
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May 2026 CPI Preview: What to Expect
Rising energy prices will likely push inflation higher in May, and food and vehicle prices are likely to continue to increase as well.
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Unemployment Steady at 4.3% as the Economy Adds 172,000 Jobs in May
Despite some anomalies, the overall jobs picture looks positive, but that could change if the war continues and oil prices stay high.
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May 2026 Jobs Preview: What to Expect
The overall labor market story is somewhat positive; however, if wage growth continues to lag inflation, consumer demand will not be able to sustain growth going forward.
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Protect the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System
A vague recommendation in the new FEMA Review Council report could threaten a key flood insurance program.
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April 2026 CPI Preview: What to Expect
Rising gas prices, accelerating rents, and higher medical and transportation costs are expected to keep inflation elevated in April.
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Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Steady at 4.3%
April job growth remained solid, but slowing wages and weak worker confidence raise concerns about the economy’s direction.
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April 2026 Jobs Preview: What to Expect
The unemployment rate should remain stable, but is not clear that workers are able to secure wage gains — a concerning development in a time of rising inflation.
