Latina, Black women 📉
Author: Charisse Jones, USA TODAY
Over a million more expected to file jobless claims as coronavirus pauses reopenings
Between 1.25 million and 1.5 million Americans filed initial applications for unemployment insurance last week, economists estimate.
‘Whatever it takes’: Thousands of workers could join Strike for Black Lives, walking off jobs Monday to protest racial inequality
Organizers of a national workers walkout called Strike for Black Lives say tens of thousands could walk off the job July 20 to protest racism.
Layoffs: 1.3M workers file for unemployment as COVID-19 spikes and businesses close again
1.3 million workers filed first time claims for unemployment insurance last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
A ‘Strike for Black Lives’ will bring together workers calling for end to systemic racism
In the wake of a wave of killings of Black Americans by police, unions and civil rights groups will stage a nationwide walk out to demand change.
Race matters: Gap between Black and white homeownership is vast, new report finds
The gap in racial equity that persists in many facets of American life impacts home home ownership as well, new report from Redfin finds.
Ready to quit because you’re scared of the coronavirus? Some things you need to know
People are wary of returning to work as the pandemic lingers. If they quit, they may be eligible for unemployment benefits but it’s risky.
Historic layoffs’ biggest toll
Minorities bear brunt 📉
Jobless claims climb to 33M in seven weeks as nation braces for historic unemployment rate
Millions more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the nation braces for a likely historic unemployment rate.
Gap Inc. to reopen up to 800 stores by the end of this month, as COVID-19 freeze lifts
Gap Inc. plans to reopen hundreds of stores this month, including some as soon as this weekend.