Workers, raw materials in short supply as hiring falls
12 May 2021, 13:13 GMT+10
WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. job growth fell in April, likely hit by raw material and worker shortages, amid an economic boom aided by improving public health and massive government aid.
The Labor Department s employment report on Friday indicated a drop in temporary help jobs, as well as those in manufacturing, retail and courier service employment, sparking a heated debate about the generosity of unemployment benefits, which pay more than most minimum wage jobs.
The White House dismissed complaints from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about the unemployment checks causing worker shortages.
Hiring disappoints officials as business unable to find workers
Robert Besser
12 May 2021, 13:13 GMT+10
U.S. job growth fell in April, likely hit by raw material and worker shortages, amid an economic boom aided by improving public health and massive government aid
The Labor Department s employment report on Friday indicated a drop in temporary help jobs, as well as those in manufacturing, retail and courier service employment,
The White House dismissed complaints from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about the unemployment checks causing worker shortages
WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. job growth fell in April, likely hit by raw material and worker shortages, amid an economic boom aided by improving public health and massive government aid.
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The U.S. economy created more jobs than expected in February as falling new COVID-19 cases and additional pandemic relief money from the government boosted hiring at restaurants, putting the labour market recovery back on firmer footing.
The Labor Department’s employment report showed at least 4.1 million Americans have been out of work for more than six months. Non-farm payrolls surged by 3,79,000 jobs last month after rising 1,66,000 in January. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast February payrolls rising by 1,82,000.
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