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Unemployed Older Workers Continue to Struggle [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:09:40 +0000

Stuck in their 50s, older workers in America stay jobless longer and have more trouble rejoining the workforce than their younger counterparts.

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NJ Unemployment Drops, But Struggles Continue [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:51:01 +0000

New Jersey's unemployment rate continues to drop, reaching it's lowest level in four years at 8.7 percent with private sector employers adding 4,100 jobs in April.

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Optimistic NJ Business Owners Back Chris Christie [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:31:55 +0000

New Jersey's unemployment rate continues to hover around 9 percent, higher than other states in the region, and the state also continues rank near the bottom in the nation when it comes to its business tax climate, but this isn't stopping Garden State business owners and executives from supporting Gov. Chris Christie.

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Delaying Unemployment Checks For People Who Get Severance Pay [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:18:10 +0000

Unemployment benefits in New Jersey for people who receive full severance pay would be delayed if a newly introduced bill becomes law.

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A Weak Jobs Report Expected Today [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:07:48 +0000

Another weak jobs report is expected today, which could fuel concerns that the economy is slumping for yet another spring.

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College Grads Struggling to Follow Degree, Study Says [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:04:44 +0000

Thousands of students are graduating from colleges across New Jersey this month, but a new survey shows they could struggle significantly in landing a job that connects to their major or career choice.

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Improving Economy Means More Traffic Jams, Study Says [POLL/AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:15:51 +0000

If you have noticed an increase in traffic jams, you can pin some of it on the improving economy.

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More NJ Residents Employed in March [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:38:16 +0000

New Jersey's unemployment rate for March fell to 9 percent, the lowest it's been in nearly four years.

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US Economy Adds 88K Jobs, Rate Drops To 7.6%

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:54:21 +0000

U.S. employers added just 88,000 jobs in March, the fewest in nine months and a sharp retreat after a period of strong hiring. The slowdown is a reminder that the job market's path back to full health will be uneven.

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NJ Jobless Rate Could Be Major Governor's Race Issue [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:32:49 +0000

New Jersey's jobless rate now stands at 9.3 percent, which is much higher than most other states, and if it does not start dropping significantly, it could soon become a focal point in this year's gubernatorial campaign.

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Is NJ's Unemployment Rate Improving?

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:08:26 +0000

New Jersey's preliminary unemployment rate for February has fallen by two-tenths to 9.3 percent.

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Helping New Jersey Veterans Find Work [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:21:10 +0000

New statistics from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics show the unemployment rate for veterans - in New Jersey and across the country - dropped about two percent last year- to 9.9 percent.

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Sandy Cleanup Providing Jobs For The Unemployed [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:00:07 +0000

More than 700 unemployed New Jersey residents have been placed in jobs related to recovery from Superstorm Sandy, thanks to a special grant secured by the state just days after Sandy hit.

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Despite Job Gains, New Jersey's Unemployment Rate Still High

David Matthau — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:36:16 +0000

Preliminary data shows New Jersey’s unemployment rate stayed at 9.5 percent in January, the same as the previous month, but state labor officials insist there is some very good news in the numbers.

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NJ's 2012 Job Gains Were 66,400, Most Since 2000

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:50:05 +0000

The New Jersey Labor Department says the state gained 66,400 jobs in 2012, the biggest annual increase since 2000.

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New Measures Crack Down On Unemployment Fraud [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:00:27 +0000

There's an effort underway to curb fraud in New Jersey's unemployment benefit system with a three-bill package.

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First-Time Jobless Claims Continue To Drop [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:00:59 +0000

Claims for unemployment are dropping sharply across the country. They are also going down in New Jersey after a big jump from Sandy.

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Americans Spending Less Time Unemployed [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:25:17 +0000

The average length of time Americans spent unemployed in January dropped by nearly three weeks, but not for the reason you may think. It is likely because many people ran out of unemployment benefits and stopped looking for work.

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US Jobless Claims Drop To 330,000

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:17:02 +0000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to the lowest level in five years, evidence that employers are cutting fewer jobs and may step up hiring.

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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Approaching

Dino Flammia — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:08:35 +0000

New Jerseyans who were left unemployed due to the superstorm have until February 4 to file an application for Disaster Unemployment Insurance.

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