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ACLU: Facebook password isn't your boss' business
CNNYour Facebook password is none of your new boss' business. That's what the American Civil Liberties Union is saying after reports that employers are increasingly asking for access to job applicants' social-media accounts. "It's an invasion of privacy...Tags: Facebook, Career and Workplace, Employment, Social Media, Employment Opportunities
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Things Looking Up For U.S. Workers
KIAHGood news for U.S. workers! Applications for unemployment dropped last week to their lowest levels since 2008, according to the U.S. Labor Department. While it does not lower the unemployment rate (currently 8.6%), it is a good sign the economy is...Tags: U.S. House of Representatives
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Cost of federal unemployment benefits so far: $434 billion
CNNJobless Americans have collected $434 billion in unemployment benefits over the past four years. Taxpayers have footed $184.7 billion of the tab incurred during the federal government's unparalleled response to the Great Recession, according to Labor...Tags: CNN (tv network), Justice System, Unemployment, Labor Legislation, Unemployment Benefits
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Unemployment finally takes a turn for the better
KIAHThe national unemployment rate dropped to 8.6% last month from 9% in October, according to the U.S. Labor Department. 140,000 people got jobs in the private sector, but that still leaves 13.3 million folks out of work. One of those is Houstonian Ted...Tags: Washington, DC
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Getting to work
KIAHWe hope that you enjoyed your holiday break America, because now it's time to go to work! Here's some good news. Companies are hiring again and unemployment is going down. Are you happy Michelle Obama? Is your husband more affectionate now? According...Tags: Employment, Career and Workplace, Unemployment, Michelle Obama, Employment Opportunities
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Online Dish: Starbucks Wants Customers to Buy Coffee and Donate to Job Fund
KIAHStarbucks is trying to "brew" up more jobs. Starting on November 1st, the next time you go to get your cup of Joe you'll be asked to donate an extra $5 to stimulate U.S. job growth through its "Jobs for USA" program. The Seattle-based mega chain has...Tags: Starbucks Corp., Human Interest, Social Media, Small Businesses, Business
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September Working Numbers
KIAHThe big September jobs report is out and it's not what we expected. The US economy gained 103,000 jobs last month! That's 38,000 more jobs than economists predicted; although 45,000 of those jobs are attributed to one employer, Verizon. Despite the... -
Job Fair Gives Hope and Opportunity to Some
KIAHThe latest unemployment numbers are out and sadly there hasn’t been much of change. The national rate is sitting steady at 9.2%, Texas is at 8.2% and Houston is right below the national average at 9%. With numbers like these, events like a job...Tags: Houston, Employment, Career and Workplace, Chicago Jobs, Texas
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Ouch! Employers Add No Jobs In Aug., Unemployment Rate Unchanged
KIAHAccording to the U.S. Labor Department, zero jobs were added to the U.S. economy the entire month of August. The unemployment rate for the U.S. is still at 9.1% and it's predicted to stay there for some time. Ouch!Tags: Employment, Career and Workplace, Chicago Jobs, Employment Opportunities
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Houston Police Employees Donate Supplies to Haiti
KIAHMembers of the Houston Police Department's Blue Crew spent Wednesday morning in La Porte, unloading two van loads of supplies for Haiti. HPD teamed up with the organization "Moms Against Hunger" to help get food, clothing and baby supplies to Haiti to...Tags: Haiti Earthquake (2010), Employees, Haiti, Career and Workplace, Children
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The wildlife rehab & education center unveils interactive website
KIAHThe Wildlife Rehab & Education Center celebrates its third anniversary and launches a brand new website on October 22nd from 5pm to 7:30pm at 7007 Katy Road. Sponsors, volunteers and veterinarians will be honored while the public gets a rare behind the...Tags: Facebook, Wildlife, Nature, New Products, Natural Resources
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