Aug 2 Economy Solving The ‘Wage Puzzle’: Why Aren’t Paychecks Growing? That's the wage puzzle, and some economists and employers offer explanations they say help explain it. By Yuki Noguchi, NPR Aug 2 Economy Solving The 'Wage Puzzle': Why Aren't Paychecks Growing? Yuki Noguchi, NPR
Jul 6 Economy U.S. Added 213,000 Jobs In June The Labor Department reported Friday another big month for job growth, with a larger than expected addition of 213,000 jobs for the month of June. By Yuki Noguchi, NPR Jul 6 Economy U.S. Added 213,000 Jobs In June Yuki Noguchi, NPR
May 17 Community The Struggle To Recruit Drivers Isn’t Unique To Louisville’s TARC, Officials Say The Transit Authority of River City is hobbling under a driver shortage, resulting in delayed routes, longer wait times and irate customers. By Kyeland Jackson May 17 Community Struggle To Recruit Drivers Isn’t Unique To TARC, Officials Say Kyeland Jackson
May 4 Economy U.S. Unemployment Drops To 3.9 Percent — Lowest Since 2000 The last time the U.S. jobless percentage sat below 4 percent was in December of 1999. April brought net job gains, but fell short of economists' predictions. By Bill Chappell, NPR May 4 Economy U.S. Unemployment Drops To 3.9 Percent — Lowest Since 2000 Bill Chappell, NPR
Mar 9 Economy Modest Wage Gains In February As Economy Adds Robust 313,000 Jobs The largest increase in jobs in 1 1/2 years was accompanied by a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase in wages, a slowdown from January's pace. By Scott Neuman Mar 9 Economy Modest Wage Gains In February As Economy Adds Robust 313,000 Jobs Scott Neuman
Feb 2 Economy U.S. Economy Added 200,000 Jobs In January; Wages Rose The economy has now added jobs for 88 months in a row, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. By Camila Domonoske, NPR Feb 2 Economy U.S. Economy Added 200,000 Jobs In January; Wages Rose Camila Domonoske, NPR
Jan 15 Economy Omni Louisville Hotel To Host 3-Day Hiring Fair This Week Those who are hired will start in their positions in mid-February to receive training before the hotel opens on March 6. By Amina Elahi Jan 15 Economy Omni Louisville Hotel To Host 3-Day Hiring Fair This Week Amina Elahi
Dec 11 Community Changing Course: ‘Tiny House’ Project Tackles Big Problems In Coal Country A project in three Eastern Kentucky vocational schools lets students build tiny houses and gives them experience with a wide range of construction skills. By Benny Becker, Ohio Valley ReSource Dec 11 Community 'Tiny House' Project Tackles Big Problems In Coal Country Benny Becker, Ohio Valley ReSource
Dec 8 Economy November Jobs Report: Economy Adds 228,000 Jobs; Unemployment Steady U.S. jobs growth has averaged 174,000 per month so far in 2017, compared to an average monthly gain of 187,000 in 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says. By Bill Chappell, NPR Dec 8 Economy November Jobs Report: Economy Adds 228,000 Jobs; Unemployment Steady Bill Chappell, NPR
Dec 1 Community Area Program Celebrates 10 Years Of Helping People Transition To Work Power of Work has helped more than 5,000 people move from public assistance, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, to find jobs. By Roxanne Scott Dec 1 Community Area Program Celebrates 10 Years Of Helping People Find Work Roxanne Scott
Nov 3 Economy 261,000 Jobs Were Added To U.S. Economy In October One month after large and destructive storms disrupted the U.S. economy, job creation got back on track in October and the unemployment rate fell again. By Bill Chappell, NPR Nov 3 Economy 261,000 Jobs Were Added To U.S. Economy In October Bill Chappell, NPR
Oct 7 Community Training Program Helps Louisville Immigrants In Manufacturing Manufacturing Training for English Language Learners is a free training course that aims to help the city’s immigrants pursue careers in manufacturing. By Roxanne Scott Oct 7 Community Training Program Helps Louisville Immigrants In Manufacturing Roxanne Scott
Oct 6 Economy U.S. Jobs Dropped By 33,000 In September, Likely Due To Storms The U.S. economy shed 33,000 jobs in September, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while unemployment fell to 4.2 percent. By Camila Domonoske, NPR Oct 6 Economy U.S. Jobs Dropped By 33,000 In September, Likely Due To Storms Camila Domonoske, NPR
Oct 6 Community In Louisville, Fewer Refugees Translates To Job Losses For Some One of the ripple effects of reducing numbers of refugees entering the U.S. is job losses for people providing support services--many of whom are refugees. By Roxanne Scott Oct 6 Community In Louisville, Fewer Refugees Translates To Job Losses For Some Roxanne Scott
Sep 20 Economy UPS To Hire 3,400 Seasonal Workers In Louisville UPS is planning ahead for the busy holiday season. The company announced Wednesday plans to hire additional employees to work in Louisville this winter. By Kyeland Jackson Sep 20 Economy UPS To Hire 3,400 Seasonal Workers In Louisville Kyeland Jackson