The Bureau of Economic Analysis within the U.S. Department of Commerce provides official macroeconomic and industry statistics, providing journalists with a goldmine of statistics and
Watch this video to learn interesting facts about women’s influence on the economy and get resources for further reporting.
On Monday, the governors of California and New York each signed legislation that will gradually boost the minimum wage in those states to $15 an
There’s plenty of coverage on the gig economy: good, bad, “disruptive.” But at the center of the gig economy is the shifting way the American
Since the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, many media organizations are following the tussle between President Obama and Congress about naming a successor
Each winter, some regions brace for major weather events and blizzards that can dramatically affect local and national economies. Some storms bring with them dangerous
Wages, overtime regulations, paid sick time and paternity leave are hot-button national issues. Labor and employment reporters cover current events and policy changes in Washington related to
As sources, economists can help you better understand the economy and explain the impact of economic policy to your audience. If you cover business, money or
Marketplace, the public radio program, discovered something alarming in the nation’s economic data. All the numbers from the federal government, from jobs to housing, pointed
Forbes’ 2015 list of the 400 richest Americans is out, and it offers a goldmine of story ideas. Pick a gender, pick an age, pick
In early July, the Department of Labor proposed changes to the country’s overtime regulations. Labor Secretary Tom Perez said he’s looking to extend overtime protections
Leading up to Labor Day, chances are we’ll see lots of coverage of barbecues, back to school and blowout sales. But don’t forget that Labor
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