Revelations that the nation’s unemployment rate reached its highest level in five years in August helped make the economy issue No. 1 on the

Everyone knows it’s a tough economy out there. But it may be even tougher than you realize. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13.

As PaperTrail’s ongoing look behind the numbers, we’re digging into the May unemployment stats. The official unemployment rate is 9.4 percen

Gov. Perry picks and chooses which economic statistics suit his presidential campaign, and his critics do the same

Jobless Americans still believe you can work hard and get rich

Jobless rate improves but suffering continues for the working poor

As a common talking point for both parties, the U.S. unemployment rate can take on many definitions

US unemployment benefit applications fall to 350,000, lowest in 4 years; drop may be temporary

Warehouse laborers, citing oppressive conditions and unpaid wages, contend Walmart is among those responsible.