The CPI-W (Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers) was unchanged in July. In the past year, the index has decreased at a rate of 0.3%. Medical care costs increased 0.1% in July. Unadjusted Indexes This Month (June) Last Month (May) Inflation Rate (% Change from Last Year) CPI-W All Items Current Base (1982-1984=100) 233.804 […]
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Why The IAMAW Endorsed Hillary Clinton
There are many good reasons why the IAMAW endorsed Hillary Clinton for President. IAMAW International President Tom Buffenbarger highlights a few in this video. Source: GOIAM.ORG
Employment and Unemployment
July 2015 Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 215,000. The unemployment rate is a broad, though somewhat crude measure of how workers are faring in the economy. It does not count discouraged workers, nor does it measure under-employment (for example, workers who want a full-time job but can only find part-time work). Making these adjustments would […]