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Disappearing jobs
My Economy: Learning a trade instead of taking on debt
Feb 28, 2017
John Williams decided to become a mechanic rather than going to school.
Coal miners from two generations betting on Trump
Feb 21, 2017
We hear from a retired West Virginia miner and another just starting his career.
Autodesk CEO on 3D printing and human inferiority
by
Molly Wood
and Robert Garrova
Jan 17, 2017
Carl Bass says 3D printing is ideal for highly customized manufacturing.
Sugar plantation closure marks end of a way of life in Hawaii
Dec 9, 2016
At its peak in the 1930’s, sugar employed 50,000 people across the islands.
Before Instagram, there were daguerreotypes
Aug 31, 2016
A daguerreotypist explains the art and technology behind an early form of photography.
Postal service can't deliver long-term, stable jobs
Mar 21, 2016
USPS is looking at ways to increase revenues.
Workers still not quitting jobs at pre-recession levels
Feb 9, 2016
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary has shown steady improvement in layoffs, job openings and hiring.
For public good, not for profit.
Quitting the Bakken: one oil worker walks away
Mar 23, 2015
With hours cut, work in the Bakken oil fields don't seem worth it to one worker.
More unmarried Americans, thanks to economic woes
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 24, 2014
The number of single Americans is at an all-time high.
With job vacancies up, employers take longer to hire
by
David Gura
Jul 9, 2014
The Bureau says employers are advertising more jobs. But are they actually hiring?