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job losses

Where a president’s money really goes

May 5, 2026

Trump just made a clear choice that cost 17, 000 people their jobs at Spirit Airlines. The airline wanted half a billion dollars to keep flying through the summer travel rush. Instead of a loan, they got a shutdown notice. At almost the same moment, another bill showed up in Congress looking to add

politics

Life After the Federal Job: Stories of Struggle and Resilience

December 18, 2025

Federal jobs were once seen as stable and rewarding, but under Trump's administration, things changed drastically. Many workers faced layoffs, buyouts, and a chaotic work environment. By the end of 2025, around 317, 000 federal employees will have left their jobs, according to the Office of Personne

health

County Jobs at Risk: What's Happening and Why?

December 10, 2025

Multnomah County is facing a tough situation with its behavioral health services. Up to 21 full-time jobs might be cut, and 17 more are in danger for the next fiscal year. This is because of a big drop in funding from CareOregon, the state's largest Medicaid provider. The county's board will decide

business

Is Moving Entertainment Jobs Abroad Worth the Cost?

December 3, 2025

When entertainment companies move jobs overseas, it's not just about saving money. It's about the people who lose their jobs and the communities that suffer. Many U. S. entertainment workers are part of guilds and unions that have low-budget agreements. They are willing to work with production compa

technology

AI's Impact: Jobs, Safety, and Tech Shake-Ups

November 1, 2025

AI is changing the job market fast. Amazon plans to cut 14, 000 corporate jobs soon. Chegg Inc. is also letting go of nearly half its staff. They say AI is the reason. But not all jobs are at risk. Some industries will feel the impact more than others. Experts compare AI to a student with all the ol

education

Education Research Takes a Hit: What's Next?

September 6, 2025

The Trump administration's recent cuts to education research have sent shockwaves through the academic community. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) have seen significant reductions in funding and staff, leaving many researchers in the lurch. Mark War

finance

U. S. Private Jobs Dip in June, But Paychecks Keep Growing

July 2, 2025

In June, the private sector saw a drop of 33, 000 jobs. This decline was mainly due to fewer hires and companies not filling open positions quickly. However, paychecks grew by 4. 4% over the year, showing that wages are still going up. The job losses were mostly in professional services and educati

business

Canada's Steel Industry Faces Severe Threats from US Tariffs

June 1, 2025

Canada's steel industry is in a tough spot. The US has doubled tariffs on steel imports from Canada. This move has sparked a lot of anger and worry. The industry is bracing for major job losses and factory slowdowns. Steel is a big deal in Canada. It's a 15 billion dollar industry. It employs 23, 0

business

The Tariff Tightrope: How Auto Jobs Hang in the Balance

March 31, 2025

The auto industry is in a tough spot. Tariffs on imported cars are coming, and they could hit American autoworkers hard. The idea is to bring jobs back to the US, but it's not that simple. The auto supply chain is a complex web that stretches across borders. Shutting down plants in Mexico and Canada

politics

Trump's Plan to Save Jobs

March 7, 2025

The 2024 US election is shaping up to be a big deal, not just for Washington but for the whole world. In the middle of all this, Donald Trump has stepped in to rein in Elon Musk's aggressive cost-cutting plans. Trump has asked his cabinet to make sure that the most skilled federal employees are no