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The Unemployment Game Show: Are You *Really* Unemployed? from Mint.com
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Unemployment Benefits: The 99ers
Even after an extension of unemployment benefits to 99 weeks, many of those about to go off the program are in a quandary. Scott Pelley talks to some of them in Silicon Valley.
Max Keiser: Unemployment numbers are 'propaganda'
The first Friday of every month new US jobs numbers are released. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, America's unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent in April. Non-farm employers added 115000 jobs, but at the same time 342000 people left the labor force. Max Keiser, host of The Keiser Report, joins us with his take. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com
Unemployment on the rise in Spain
More than five million people were unemployed in Spain last year. The country's latest unemployment figures were to be released on Friday. The ratings agency Standard & Poor's announced on Thursday that it had downgraded the country's credit rating. With 38769 people having lost their jobs in February, and the new rating indicating an unlikely loan repayment for the country, trade unions are gravely concerned about an increase in unemployment. Al Jazeera's Sonia Gallego reports from Madrid.
Devastating US unemployment numbers
While talks on the debt ceiling and deficit are underway in Washington DC, a new job report highlights that numbers are way worse than analysts expected. President Obama has plenty of excuses for the for the statistics, and Les Leopold, an economist and author of the book "The Looting of America," joins RT's Lauren Lyster from New York to offer his insight. Follow Lauren on Twitter: twitter.com
Inside Story - Unemployment in the age of austerity
A new International Labour Organisation (ILO) report paints a miserable picture of the global jobs market, and blames government cutbacks for the big slow-down. Will the situation improve? Guests: Raymond Torres, Raoul Ruparel, Sony Kapoor.
Mitt Romney is not impressed with his promise on unemployment
May 23, 2012 - In an interview with Time's Mark Halperin, Mitt Romney says that the unemployment rate will be 6% or less after his first term as President. May 4, 2012 - At an event in Pittsburgh, PA, Mitt Romney says what unemployment rate would be "cause for celebration."
ILO warns of youth unemployment 'crisis' and EU is among worst hit - BBC World Business Report
Almost 13% of young people worldwide are out of work, and their situation is unlikely to improve for four years, the report "Global Employment Trends for Youth 2012" by the International Labour Organization (ILO) says. It warns of a "crisis" with more than six million people so disillusioned they have given up looking for work.
Baltic boom busts as mass unemployment spurs brain drain
Formerly known as a booming Baltic, Latvia's economic gains have masked a greater problem, concerning the very survival of the nation. EU accession has become something of a roller-coaster ride for Latvia. Hopes of a Baltic boom have instead given way to a brain drain - with the country's young and talented leaving in search of better opportunities elsewhere. Many young jobless dream only of departing. RT's Jacob Greaves reports. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Unemployment and the Unemployment Rate
This video introduces the economic definition of unemployment and shows how to calculate the unemployment rate as well as a few other related statistics. It also gives a few reasons why the typical measure of unemployment can understate the true rate of unemployment. For more information and a complete listing of videos by topic or textbook chapter, see www.economistsdoitwithmodels.com For t-shirts and other merch, see www.economistsdoitwithmodels.com By Economists Do It With Models www.economistsdoitwithmodels.com Facebook www.facebook.com Twitter: www.twitter.com
The Truth Behind the Unemployment Numbers + Stimulus vs Austerity
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Britain's 'lost generation' of unemployed
Across Britain there are nearly one million unemployed young people. For these youth, finding a job is not merely about income, but also a matter of character. Due to a law aimed to people perceived to be lazy, many of these young people will be forced to work for free. Lacking the money to go to university and the jobs with which to build a CV these young Brits feel at a loss. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports from Leeds.
Transgender Workers Face High Unemployment
A series of job fairs held in San Francisco aim to match unemployed transgender workers, many of whom say they've experienced past discrimination in the work force, with companies who support their community. (March 22) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly
March Unemployment Rate Analysis
The unemployment rate for March is released by the Labor Department. Current rate: 8.3%
Flash Mob against youth unemployment and mass emigration
The Francesca Arkins School of Dance and Stage join Sinn Féin on Dublin's Mary Street in a 'flash mob' against youth unemployment and mass emigration in Ireland - to the tune of Calvin Harris' Acceptable in the 80s. While youth unemployment and emigration were considered acceptable solutions to the last recession in the 1980s by corrupt politicians it has never been acceptable to Sinn Féin - and its not acceptable in the current recession which has been made worse by austerity measures introduced by the government.
Spain's struggle with high unemployment
More people are out of work in Spain now than at any time since records began. The new figures, announced on Friday, show that almost a quarter of the workforce are now unemployed. It comes just a day after ratings agency Standard and Poor's cut the country's credit rating two notches to Class B. with warnings that the country's economy could get worse. Al Jazeera's Sonia Gallego reports now from Madrid.
Convicted Killer Collects Unemployment Checks In Jail
Via The Huffington Post: "Authorities say a convicted killer who gained notoriety for having a murder scene tattooed on his chest received unemployment benefits while he was in jail. Sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker said Saturday that Anthony Garcia, nicknamed "Chopper," received more than $30000 in fraudulent unemployment while in Los Angeles County jail from 2008 to 2010. Parker says Garcia's father and two girlfriends would get the checks then cash them and deposit the money in the inmate accounts of Garcia and fellow gang members...".* Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur break it down. www.huffingtonpost.com Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com
The unemployed youth in the UK
Short video looking at the youth unemployed in the UK. It shows that the current level of youth unemployment of 1.04 million is the highest since the mid 1980s. It then goes on to look at how increasing participation in education has impacted on the unemployment rate. It then focuses on youth unemployment across the EU and shows that the UK youth unemployment rate, at 21.8%, is similar to the EU average of 21.5%. Spain has the highest rate at 47.1% and Austria the lowest rate at 7.3%. Finally, it shows that obtaining qualifications beyond GCSE reduces the chance of being unemployed, especially by the age of 24. You can leave comments on this video but please refer to our moderation policy here - bit.ly
Unemployment soars in Paris banlieues
Immigration and the economy have become central issues in the French presidential election. For the youth in the largely immigrant poor neighbourhoods outside Paris, known as banlieues, an unemployment rate four times the national average has brought both issues to a head. Al Jazeera's Charlie Kaufman reports from Paris.
Unemployment Drops to 8.5%
200000 new jobs were created in December of 2011. Since January of 2010 2.7 new job have been added to the economy. Cenk Uygur breaks down the new jobs reports and gives the Obama administration credit. Source: thinkprogress.org Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Download the politics or entertainment hour of this TYT episode: goo.gl Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com
Unemployment Dips to 8.1 Percent, 115k New Jobs
US employers pulled back on hiring in April for the second straight month, a sobering reminder that the economy remains weak. The unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent, but only because more people gave up looking for work. (May 4) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly
Unemployed Men Set Selves on Fire in Protest
Five unemployed Moroccan men set themselves on fire in the capital Rabat as part of widespread demonstrations over the lack of jobs, especially for university graduates, a rights activist said on Thursday. This video contains graphic content. (Jan. 19)
Rick Santorum: Unemployment 'doesn't matter'
Rick Santorum says he is more concerned with restoring freedom and because politicians can't reduce unemployment.
Unemployment: Addressing Worsening 'Human Disaster' in US
For more coverage, visit the PBS NewsHour website: to.pbs.org Some 5 million Americans have been looking for work for more than six months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Dean Baker of the Center for Economic and Policy Research and Kevin Hassett of the American Enterprise Institute who say the "human disaster" has potential generations-long effects.
David Swanson: "Unemployment numbers are phony numbers"
The White House was in celebration mode today. This after the Labor Department declared the joblessness numbers have fallen to a three year low to 8.5 percent. Approximately 212000 new jobs were created, but many feel that these numbers are distorted since people who have been unemployed for long periods of time and people how have part-time jobs were omitted. David Swanson, activist and author of When the World Outlawed War, joins us to examine the numbers. Follow Kristine on Twitter at twitter.com
Unemployed 99er speaks out
More than nine percent of Americans are out of work and many believe the new debt deal affects the unemployed the most. According to the Bureau Labor of Statistics, two million people of those people have been out of work for 99 weeks. These issues are very real and today Lauren Lyster gets a firsthand account from one of the 99'ers. Follow Lauren on Twitter: twitter.com
Unemployment
Analyzing unemployment data to show that "real" unemployment is worse than the headline numbers show.
High Unemployment Linked To Increasing Number Of Face Tattoos
A new jobs report from the Department of Labor shows that Americans are out of work because many of them now have face tattoos and employers are reluctant to hire anyone who would willingly mar their face with tiger stripes.
Unemployment Rate Down to 8.3%
The unemployment rate fell for the fifth straight month after a surge of January hiring, a promising shift in the nation's outlook for job growth. (Feb. 3)
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UK unemployed youths reprise Jarrow march
The latest figures to emerge from Britain show that unemployment has risen to its highest rate in 15 years, with the number of young people without a job moving above the one million mark. A group of unemployed youths has marched 500km, down from the northeast of England to London, as a deliberate and direct echo of the famous Jarrow march of 1936, when 200 unemployed men marched to plead for work during the depression. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports from London.
America faces massive unemployment
As Americans attempt to bounce back from a recession, things still remain grim for much of the country, as the number of unemployment benefit applicants is at the highest it's been in quite a while. Michael T Snyder of The Economic Collapse Blog discusses the state of the economy, as big businesses reap in more profits, all the while the amount of Americans on foodstamps is at an all time high. Follow Lauren on Twitter at twitter.com
Matt Taibbi: Mitt Romney behind modern unemployment in America
Iowans have spoken and they have chosen Mitt Romney as their GOP candidate. The Iowa caucus was a tight race and Romney's lead was very slim; Rick Santorum came in second with just eight votes and Ron Paul came in third. According to some reports, Mitt Romney and his wife are worth approximately $250 million and many believe he won't have the interest of the average American in mind. Matt Taibbi, contributing editor for Rolling Stone, joins us to discuss Mitt's millions. Follow Kristine on Twitter at twitter.com
The Unemployed - The Interview, Part 1 of 3 (#0104)
The Unemployed is a web series about unemployment. In part 1 of 3 of "The Interview," haggard from a night of drinking, Oskar, Crystal, and Kent attend Placeholder Advertising Agency's hiring extravaganza. Kent's interview is hijacked by an investigative reporter chasing ratings, a Placeholder...
Unemployed? Blame Yourself! (Herman Cain)
2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain doubled down at the latest GOP debate when he said that Occupy Wall Street protesters are misguided and that that the White House (not Wall Street banks) is to blame. He also said he was proud of his relationship with the Koch Brothers. Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks breaks it down. Watch more Occupy coverage here: current.com www.theyoungturks.com www.youtube.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Support TYT for FREE: bit.ly
Job frustration growing for unemployed in US
Ben Tracy speaks to unemployed workers at the Congressional Black Cacucus' job fair in Los Angeles about their frustrations over the job market and what the government is doing to solve the problem.
Inside Story - Tunisia's unemployment crisis
Tunisians take to the streets for the second week. The protesters say they have been pushed to the brink by the high levels of unemployment in Tunisia. Is it just about the economy or are deeper issues driving the protests?
Young people battle unemployment in France
Unemployment is emerging as one of the main themes of the campaign. Jacky Rowland visited a small project in the suburbs of Paris aimed at getting the unemployed back into the workplace.
Tackling unemployment
The challenges of tackling high and persistent unemployment and youth joblessness should be at the top of the political agenda, according to the OECD's Employment Outlook. For more information visit: www.oecd.org
US unemployment silence
While debt ceiling talks are underway on Capitol Hill, there is not a single word about employment, all while Friday's June job report shows the situation is deteriorating dramatically. Meanwhile the chairman of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, Jeff Immelt, is known for heading a company that famously paid no taxes last year and not only shed domestic jobs but added a staff overseas. Labor Journalist Mike Elk joins RT's Lauren Lyster in the studio to talk more about the issue. Follow Lauren on Twitter: twitter.com
Indiana's $2 billion unemployment mess
Inefficient. Poorly managed. Sloppy. These strong words are being used to describe the agency that pays Indiana's unemployed. Whistleblowers came exclusively to I-Team 8 to expose this story years in the making.
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10 Majors w/ Highest Unemployment Rates
What are the majors with the highest and lowest unemployment rates according to a Wall Street Journal piece? College and University students get advice on the topic from Ana Kasparian. www.huffingtonpost.com Subscribe to TYT U for more videos: www.youtube.com
Unemployment Drops to 8.6%
The US unemployment rate fell last month to its lowest level in more than 21/2 years. More people out of work either found jobs or gave up looking and were no longer counted as unemployed. (Dec. 2)
South Africa's youth unemployment timebomb
South Africa's unemployment rates are among the highest in the world, with 51 percent of young people out of work. Now, after youth-led revolts across the Arab world, some warn that sub-Saharan Africa needs to improve young people's prospects to avoid social unrest. Duration: 02:06
Unemployment rate remains unchanged as job growth slows
The nation added 120000 jobs in March as employment growth slowed from the three prior months, the labor department announced Friday. In the previous three months, job creation averaged 200000 positions.
MSM: Over 200k to Lose Unemployment Benefits
While the media was busy obsessing about Obama's fundraiser they totally missed the fact hundreds of thousands of Americans are losing their unemployment benefits. In 8 states, this weekend, 230 thousand Americans will lose their unemployment benefits. Nearly 100 thousand of those workers, coming from the State of California alone. So why did the media totally ignore it?
Unemployed 99er from RT interview - My depressing reality (STILL unemployed!)
Share your ideas and participate in brainstorming with me for upcoming episodes of "Brian's Insights"! www.network126.blogspot.com - (NEW!) www.facebook.com/Network126 ******************************************** Original RT interview video: "Unemployed 99er speaks out" - www.youtube.com ******************************************** Today's episode is a special one. I was asked to interview with RT, to tell it like it is, through the eyes of a struggling, unemployed American. This video is for those who saw me on TV, and are curious to know more about my story, as well as those who are curious, bored, or in the same spot I'm in. Are you unemployed? How do you survive? ******************************************** Share your ideas and participate in brainstorming with me for upcoming episodes of "Brian's Insights"! www.facebook.com ******************************************** (For the few who aren't unemployed)... PS Due to the current economy, donations of ANY amount, are always welcome! Contributions will go towards things like a BETTER CAMERA, microphone, editing computer, and even gas, car parts, groceries, etc - Yeah, it's THAT bad! -ONLY DONATE IF YOU CAN TRULY AFFORD TO- Direct PayPal link: www.paypal.com
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