By Daniela Rueda |Staff Writer| The unemployment rate in San Bernardino and Los Angeles County has decreased to its lowest level in seven years. The Inland Empire added 4,700 jobs in March and 53,400 over the year at an annual rate of 4.2 percent. The two-county region’s jobless rate fell to 6.5 percent last month, the Employment Development Department (EDD) reported. California employers improved their hiring pace in March with 39,800 new jobs, according to The Sun. The state EDD reported California added 481,900 jobs at an annual rate of 3.1 percent, according to The Sun. Karen Villarreal, a communications major, said she was impressed with the increase in jobs. “Being a … [Read more...] about Unemployment rate decreases
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San Bernardino County job market on rise
Dominic Indolino |Staff Writer| The recession of the late 2000s hit San Bernardino County hard. According to the Economic Development Agency of San Bernardino, unemployment hit a high of 14.3 percent in 2010. But, according to the Community Foundation, the county of San Bernardino is due for some extreme changes by 2035. I think this is great, especially because of the devastation this recession has caused some residents of San Bernardino County. “The crisis in San Bernardino has been real,” said Jason Richter, a San Bernardino native. Jason lost his city job in 2012 because of the city’s bankruptcy declaration. “It was all bad,” Jason said while waiting for his bus on Highland … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County job market on rise
Sure hard to get a job in San Bernardino
By Anna Gonzales |Staff Writer| San Bernardino is the most difficult city in the nation to find employment, according to the consumer financial site Wallethub. Moreno Valley followed in second place. Wallethub gathered 150 of the most populated cities in the country, using Job market standing and comparing Socio-economic environments from each city to conclude their findings. They focused on job opportunities, employment growth, unemployment rate for various education levels, as well as median annual income. San Bernardino also ranks fifth for holding the highest unemployment rate for people with a Bachelors degree or higher, according to Wallethub. I interviewed four … [Read more...] about Sure hard to get a job in San Bernardino
Students remain optimisic about job search
By Alejandro Cardenas |Staff Writer| While the current job market has many uncertainties about its future, I believe students can take the uncertainty and turn it into an opportunity by taking advantage of degrees in high demand. The unemployment rate for young college graduates is 8.5 percent and a total 16.8 percent of American graduates are still underemployed, according to slate.com. This means they’re either jobless, looking for work, or only working a part-time job. Even more disturbing, is 44 percent of recent graduates are working jobs that don’t demand a degree, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s January report. While a lack of jobs may play a role … [Read more...] about Students remain optimisic about job search
2014 graduates idled by economy
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Opinions Editor| College and high school graduates between the ages of 17 and 42 have become idled by the weak and recovering economy. Due to this, graduates are becoming less active or inactive in the economy because they are either unemployed and/or not attending school. Although the recession ended about five years ago, the labor market is still slowly recovering. The labor market has lost over 7 million jobs. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) recently released a report analyzing the working conditions of high school and college graduates. Researchers found that during a three-year period, the percentage of unemployed graduates has increased. They also … [Read more...] about 2014 graduates idled by economy
Obama convinces 300 companies to look past unemployment stigma
By Daniel DeMarco |Assistant Features Editor| President Barack Obama announced a pledge list signed by more than 300 companies to agree to no longer discriminate against potential applicants who have been long-term unemployed. “Twenty-one of the nation’s 50 largest companies and 47 of the top 200” were among the companies involved in this agreement, according to The New York Times. Notable names include: Apple, Wal-Mart, AT&T, General Motors, McDonald’s, eBay, Ford Motor Company, and Pepsi. Long-term unemployment is defined as a time of unemployment that has lasted six months or longer. Obama is attempting to put to rest the prejudice displayed by some companies against … [Read more...] about Obama convinces 300 companies to look past unemployment stigma
T.J. Maxx opens in SB offering 60 jobs
By Marion Gil |Staff Writer| T.J. Maxx recently opened a store in San Bernardino, bringing the struggling city and its residents new job opportunities. The store held its grand opening last Sunday, Nov. 3. The store brings 60 full and part-time jobs to the city and its residents. San Bernardino declared bankruptcy last year, has lost many major employers over the last decade. As of August the unemployment rate in the San Bernardino area was 10.4 percent. Many residents and owners of other San Bernardino stores are hopeful that the opening of T.J. Maxx in the area will be a signal to potential businesses that San Bernardino is recovering and has again become a viable place to open a … [Read more...] about T.J. Maxx opens in SB offering 60 jobs
Unemployment in Youth
By Torilynn Qualls |Staff Writer| Unemployment continues to rise for the youth of America ages 18 to 24; a steady rate of 11.2 percent of all “Millennials” are classified as unemployed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released Oct. 22 showed that the economy added 148,000 jobs in the month of September versus the 180,000 that were expected. The government projects three of the 30 occupations with the largest projected number of job openings by 2020 will require a bachelor’s degree or higher to fill the position; the remainder will likely require a high school diploma at most, according to USA Today. Some critics blame the recent implementation of Obamacare for the … [Read more...] about Unemployment in Youth
Grads struggle to get employed
By Aimee Villalpando |Staff Writer| Class of 2013 graduates struggle to stay positive at a time when the unemployment rate for workers under age 25 is 16.2 percent, over twice the amount of the national average. The Economic Policy Institute reported in April that although the labor market is slowly beginning to improve, the future remains grim for young college graduates. In the time of a recession, when there is a shortage of decent paying jobs, “young workers always experience disproportionate increases in unemployment during downturns,” reported the EPI. Worse still, for those who are able to get a job, 18.3 percent are underemployed, claimed the EPI. The EPI reports that, … [Read more...] about Grads struggle to get employed
Obama urges Congress to raise minimum wage
Marysol Guzman |Staff Writer| During this year’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama urged Congress to raise the minimum wage to $9 in hopes of leading Americans away from poverty and help stimulate the economy. Obama believes people who are working full time with minimum wage pay shouldn’t have to live under the poverty threshold. He believes that raising the minimum wage would help make a difference. “[This] could mean the difference between groceries and the food bank, rent or eviction, scraping by or finally getting ahead,” said Obama. His goal will be to reach $9 an hour by the end of 2015 and indexing the minimum wage, as the cost of living rises as … [Read more...] about Obama urges Congress to raise minimum wage