Department of Labor on Townhall

Gold ends week lower as inflation worries ease Fri Oct 7

AP News
Wisconsin Democrats want anti-union governor's picture removed Thu Oct 6

Reuters News
Obama Enlists IRS for New Union Shakedown of US Business Thu Sep 29

John Ransom

The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) has submitted Freedom of Information requests to the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service following an announcement that the administration is investigating homebuilders in an attempt to bolster union membership at the expense of housing sector jobs. ... more
Romney's Ponzi Phobia Mon Sep 19

Janet M. LaRue

When it comes to Social Security, Republicans should stop treating seniors like the feeble-minded demographic portrayed in commercials written by 13-year-olds on Madison Avenue. ... more
Hiding Unemployment - Mish Exclusive Wed Sep 14

Mike Shedlock

I was wondering if you would hazard an estimate as to the current number of unemployed who have exhausted all benefits. I know BLS and Department of Labor doesn’t keep track of that population. ... more
Vote Buying with Big Labor Sat Sep 10

Mike Shedlock

Obama's proposals are 180 degrees wrong. Obama wants to drive up labor costs, not because it makes economic sense, but because it is the only way he can possibly be reelected. ... more
Texas vs. California: Jobs in the 21st Century Thu Sep 8

Political Calculations

California was just in the news for a really bad reason: the state is facing a historically low level of employment. By contrast, Texas has perhaps the second-best overall jobs picture in the entire nation. Let's look at why. ... more
As Washington Prepared For Hurricane Irene, NLRB Arranged Different Disasters Tue Sep 6

Fred Wszolek

Just a few short weeks ago, the Washington metropolitan area was preparing for Hurricane Irene and the strong winds and rainfall accompanying the storm. Most parents and homeowners were running around town picking up batteries, buying flashlights and purchasing water in the event there were significant disruptions in power. ... more
Regulations Will Be Central To Fall's Economic Debate Tue Aug 23

Fred Wszolek

As recent economic news has demonstrated, the road to recovery for our nation will be long and precarious. With extended debate on measures to eliminate debt as foreign governments deal with solvency issues, the markets have been extremely volatile, all of which has greatly impacted our economy. ... more
Another Department of Jobs? Wed Aug 17

Ken Blackwell

Floundering. Flopping around like a fish on deck. That’s the best description of the Obama administration this summer. The president’s now on a bus tour of the Heartland. Next, he’s slated to go to Martha’s Vineyard for a well-earned vacation. ... more
Obama's Regulatory Agencies Usurp Congress' Authority Mon Aug 15

Michael Uremovich

In the last session of Congress, members of both the Senate and House spoke loudly and clearly through their actions on various pieces of legislation, including the Employee ‘Forced’ Choice Act (EFCA). EFCA would have eliminated the secret ballot in union organizing elections and given to government arbitrators the authority to determine wages and other terms and conditions of employment. ... more
Big Labor Seeks To Force Unionization; Congress Must Step Forward Mon Jul 25

Fred Wszolek

For those who may have written off Big Labor’s agenda after they failed to push the Employee ‘Forced’ Choice Act (EFCA) through Congress last year, they may want to take a careful look at the actions being undertaken by President Obama’s Administration and they’ll quickly find that the job-killing movement is alive and well. ... more
Working Less. Enjoying It More. Thu Jun 30

Bob Goldman

Congratulations, fellow Americans! According to the latest "American Time Use Survey" conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we now know that, on the average, Americans are working 26 minutes less each workday. That's almost a 10 percent improvement! ... more
'Generation Opportunity' Targets Coveted Demographic on Economic Issues Wed Jun 15

Elisabeth Meinecke

When you talk in Facebook statistics, you're speaking the language of a young demographic.That's what the new nonprofit Generation Opportunity aims to do. ... more
Fear Not, Buy an iPad Mon Jun 13

Katie Kieffer

If Steve Jobs’ name were Lindsay Lohan and he were looking for work starring as the wife of John Gotti Jr. in a mobster film, confrontation with the law would be the best thing that ever happened to Apple. ... more
Chicago Code Thu Jun 9

Floyd and Mary Beth Brown

This past year we enjoyed the short lived FOX police drama, Chicago Code. However, we didn't expect to watch its sequel as a reality horror show on the nightly news. ... more
Birth Certificate Fri Apr 29

Rich Galen

I have given a great deal of thought to the whole birth certificate thing. Like you, I wondered why, if it had been available all this time, Obama didn't just ask for it two years ago and put this nonsense to bed. ... more
Who Is "Pro Business" In Washington? Sun Mar 6

Austin Hill

Has the Obama Administration turned the corner, and become more “pro business?” ... more
“Share Your Profits” And “Sue Your Boss” Are Not Job Growth Strategies Sat Feb 12

Austin Hill

Think back a long time ago. Stretch your mind, and go all the way back to January 21st, 2011. ... more