By: Emma Curtis and Alexis Ramirez Many Americans are receiving more money from unemployment benefits than they previously did at their jobs before the coronavirus outbreak. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate rose to 14.7 percent after 20.5 million people lost their jobs in the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the highest unemployment rate has been since the Great Depression, and it could take years before it returns to 3.5 percent. The two criteria to be considered unemployed are that one is jobless and is actively searching for work or someone is on temporary layoff. Due to the surge in the number of unemployed Americans, Congress passed a relief package … [Read more...] about Unemployed residents granted more money than essential workers
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Q & A with former US Marine on life straight into quarantine
Since being discharged from the military in early April, Stacy Gonzalez explains how life has been difficult to adjust to without the benefits and pay she was receiving and the hopes she has of finding a job to become financially stable during this pandemic. Q: How long were you in the Marine Corps and what was your job? A: I was in for four years, which is one full enlistment, and my job was Supply Administration and Operations, which translates into Supply Chain Management. Somewhere during my two-year mark, I transitioned into finance and budgeting. Q: Coming out of the Military into the COVID-19 pandemic, what were some challenges you have faced on a daily basis? A: … [Read more...] about Q & A with former US Marine on life straight into quarantine
Unemployment rate decreases
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
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