/tags/jobs jobs en-US WLRN Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:00:24 GMT /business/2024-09-02/acting-secretary-of-labor-julie-su-discusses-jobs-and-the-economy Su mentioned the Biden administration must still address issues like the cost of housing, gas and groceries. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:00:24 GMT /business/2024-09-02/acting-secretary-of-labor-julie-su-discusses-jobs-and-the-economy Gabriella Pinos /business/2024-07-15/inflation-employment-jobs-economy-south-florida-jared-bernstein Inflation continued cooling in South Florida in June. The region's annual inflation rate is now lower than that in New York, Philadelphia and Seattle. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /business/2024-07-15/inflation-employment-jobs-economy-south-florida-jared-bernstein Tom Hudson /business/2024-07-09/florida-economy-inflation-housing-jobs The year began with South Florida home to the highest inflation rate and the lowest regional unemployment rate in the country. How about now? Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /business/2024-07-09/florida-economy-inflation-housing-jobs Tom Hudson /business/2024-06-04/artificial-intelligence-jobs-florida-foreign-english-speakers A lot of Florida workers are worried about artificial intelligence and their jobs. Speaking English may help non-native speakers working in Florida. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT /business/2024-06-04/artificial-intelligence-jobs-florida-foreign-english-speakers Tom Hudson /business/2024-04-25/jobs-unemployment-florida-marine-industry The multi-billion dollar marine industry in South Florida is among those struggling to find skilled workers in a tight job market. Wages have been rising — but so has the cost of living. "The biggest challenge for our growth is really finding that great technical labor force," said one boss. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /business/2024-04-25/jobs-unemployment-florida-marine-industry Tom Hudson /business/2024-04-12/how-immigrant-workers-in-u-s-have-helped-boost-job-growth-and-stave-off-a-recession Millions of jobs that new immigrants have been filling in the United States appear to solve a riddle that has confounded economists for at least a year: How has the U.S. economy managed to prosper when the Federal Reserve has aggressively raised interest rates? Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:03:20 GMT /business/2024-04-12/how-immigrant-workers-in-u-s-have-helped-boost-job-growth-and-stave-off-a-recession The Associated Press /business/2024-03-13/unemployment-inflation-jobs South Florida's job market is among the tightest in the nation while the inflation rate is the highest, according to the latest figures released by the government this week. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /business/2024-03-13/unemployment-inflation-jobs Tom Hudson /business/2024-02-08/economy-jobs-inflation-florida The White House touts strong employment data and easing inflation - including in Florida - as President Biden makes his economic argument for re-election. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /business/2024-02-08/economy-jobs-inflation-florida Tom Hudson /business/2024-01-02/economy-florida-employment-inflation-jobs High inflation, a wickedly strong housing market and a resilient job market were the features of the South Florida economy in 2023. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:43:49 GMT /business/2024-01-02/economy-florida-employment-inflation-jobs Tom Hudson /business/2023-12-27/unemployment-inflation-florida-wages Former U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez spoke to ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊabout jobs and the economy in Florida, immigration reform and the billions of dollars of infrastructure projects made available statewide — and took some shots at former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /business/2023-12-27/unemployment-inflation-florida-wages Tom Hudson