1.9 Million Seek Jobless Aid Even as Reopenings Slow Layoffs1.9 Million Seek Jobless Aid Even as Reopenings Slow LayoffsIt shows that scattered rehiring is offsetting only some of the ongoing layoffs with the economy mired in a recession.Associated PressAssociated Press
Survey: Businesses Cut 2.76 Million Jobs in MaySurvey: Businesses Cut 2.76 Million Jobs in MayThe virus forced employers to shutter offices, factories, gyms and schools.Associated PressAssociated Press
41 Million Have Lost Jobs Since Virus Hit US, but Layoffs Slow41 Million Have Lost Jobs Since Virus Hit US, but Layoffs SlowThe national jobless rate was 14.7% in April.Associated PressAssociated Press
Nearly 39 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus HitNearly 39 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus HitRoughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid.Associated PressAssociated Press
36 Million Have Sought US Unemployment Aid Since Virus Hit36 Million Have Sought US Unemployment Aid Since Virus HitThe number of first-time applications has now declined for six straight weeks.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Machinery Company Cuts Workforce by 13% Amid Energy DownturnWyoming Machinery Company Cuts Workforce by 13% Amid Energy DownturnThe company said it is working to provide resources to employees and their families.Nick LearnedNick Learned
Jobless Rate Spikes to 14.7%, Highest Since Great DepressionJobless Rate Spikes to 14.7%, Highest Since Great DepressionAlmost all the job growth achieved during the 11-year recovery from the Great Recession has now been lost.Associated PressAssociated Press
Small Businesses Slash More Than 11 Million Jobs in AprilSmall Businesses Slash More Than 11 Million Jobs in AprilThe smallest companies, those with fewer than 20 workers, cut nearly 3.4 million jobs.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Services Sector Falls Into Contraction, First in a DecadeUS Services Sector Falls Into Contraction, First in a DecadeIt was the lowest reading since the index stood at 40.1 in March 2009, at the depths of the Great Recession.Associated PressAssociated Press
AP-NORC Poll: Most Losing Jobs to Virus Think They’ll ReturnAP-NORC Poll: Most Losing Jobs to Virus Think They’ll ReturnAbout 8 in 10 believe those former jobs will definitely or probably return.Associated PressAssociated Press