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California is pouring $2.5 billion into over 150 transportation projects that will create more than 150,000 jobs and transform how people move across the state. The investment includes everything from Olympic-ready mobility hubs to safer crosswalks in hazardous neighborhoods.
Poland's growing solar industry could maintain up to 40,000 jobs over the next 15 years, offering a lifeline to coal workers as the country transitions away from its largest electricity source. New research shows the shift doesn't mean job losses, just different work.
New research shows Poland can maintain steady employment for the next 15 years as solar jobs replace coal mining positions. The country's clean energy transition could create up to 40,000 stable solar industry jobs while reducing dependence on coal power.
California's Jobs First initiative has generated over 61,000 new jobs across the state with $1.6 billion in regional investments. The program tailors job creation strategies to each area's unique industries, from medtech to manufacturing.
A new bus manufacturing facility in Winnipeg is bringing full Canadian bus production back to the city for the first time in 15 years. The expansion by NFI Group and New Flyer will create hundreds of skilled union jobs while producing zero-emission transit vehicles.
A new study shows Michigan's clean energy transition will create 85,000 well-paying jobs annually while only 350 fossil fuel workers need retraining each year. The math proves green energy is a massive job creator, not a job killer.
Europe's renewable energy sector now employs 1.8 million people as wind and solar power officially surpass fossil fuels for electricity generation. The shift represents a major milestone in the clean energy transition, with job growth far outpacing traditional industries.
Singapore's Parliament just made history with a unanimous promise: nobody gets left behind as artificial intelligence reshapes the economy. It's the first labor-focused motion in over a decade, and it passed with every single vote.
California's job market just scored its biggest monthly win in a year, adding nearly 94,000 jobs while unemployment dropped for the third straight month. The state accounted for more than half of all new jobs nationwide in January.
A Tennessee clean energy manufacturer just announced a massive expansion that will create more than 1,000 new jobs and establish the region as a renewable energy powerhouse. The $78 million investment shows how the clean energy transition is delivering real economic opportunity to American communities.
Despite dire predictions, new research shows AI hasn't triggered mass job losses yet. Workers and policymakers still have time to prepare for the tech transition ahead.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
New Jersey started 2026 with a much-needed employment boost, adding 6,000 jobs in January while the unemployment rate fell to 5.2%. Private sector growth is leading the charge, with professional services, healthcare, and construction creating thousands of new opportunities for Garden State workers.
Job seekers are sending hundreds of applications without hearing back, and new research shows it's not their fault. NPR and Slate experts reveal the "AI doom loop" making hiring harder despite decent unemployment numbers.
American employers added 172,000 jobs in May, beating predictions by more than 60% as the job market proves stronger than expected. Workers across leisure, hospitality, and healthcare are finding new opportunities even as economists worried about a slowdown.
Women accounted for 158,000 of the 162,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy in August, marking a remarkable shift in the American workforce. The surprise jobs boom nearly tripled economists' expectations and highlights the growing power of female-dominated industries.
Spain's Malaga province added more than 10,000 jobs for the third straight month, reaching record employment levels and powering more than half of all job creation across Andalucía. Unemployment dropped to its lowest point since 2008, bringing hope to a region transforming its economic future.
The American job market just delivered its strongest surprise in years, adding 172,000 positions in May when economists expected barely half that number. Even better news: earlier spring numbers were revised upward, showing the economy creating over 200,000 jobs in March for the first time since early 2024.
Ten Oregon construction unions united to create Climate Jobs Oregon, a coalition designed to train workers and accelerate the state's transition to 100% clean electricity by 2040. The plan could generate 200,000 jobs while cutting utility bills and meeting climate goals.
Four Okanagan companies just secured provincial funding that will create over 100 new jobs while helping homegrown businesses reach more customers. From recycled rubber flooring to custom trailers, these manufacturers are expanding with support from BC's Manufacturing Jobs Fund.
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