Economies of major developed countries will shrink in 2009
The economies of all major developed nations are expected to contract this year, causing widespread joblessness and increased poverty. READ MORE
Economic Snapshots
Outsourced federal jobs more likely to be low-wage
Federal jobs outsourced to private contractors tend to pay less, with one-in-five such jobs paying below poverty-level wages. READ MORE
Recovery package falls short of infrastructure needs
The recovery package only covers about 8% of the five-year infrastructure investment gap, and an additional $1.1 trillion is needed to bridge the gap. READ MORE
COBRA expansion won’t benefit most low-income workers
Proposed changes to COBRA health insurance coverage won't help poor families. READ MORE
Federal grants key to recovery for states in recession
Because of the current recession, revenue from taxes is very low and most states now face troubling budget shortfalls. READ MORE
Downtime: Workers forced to settle for fewer hours
The past year has been a tough one for workers wanting full-time jobs. Get the facts at a glance in this week's Snapshot. READ MORE
How long would a job-market recovery take?
Evidence from the last two recessions suggests that employment levels may not fully recover until mid-2010 or beyond. READ MORE
