Employee Participation

The lure of roads, bridges, buses and trains isn't enough anymore to drive an expensive transportation bill through Congress. So to round up votes, congressional leaders are pitching the bills as the hottest thing around these days: job generators.

Thirty-six percent of workers say they discuss politics at work, and 43 percent plan to address this years presidential election with co-workers, according to a national CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Interactive.

The arrest of a Connecticut CEO accused of hurling a racial insult at an Oscars party has dealt a setback to the signature economic development program of the governor, who was counting on the man's company to help attract business to the state.

U.S. stocks are opening higher after retailers reported better February sales and applications for unemployment benefits hit a four-year low.

Unemployed? Or thinking about switching careers but fearful of the current job market? South Dakota wants you.

Low-wage workers, economists and others are pushing Connecticut lawmakers to support legislation that would raise the state's minimum wage during the coming years and eventually tie it to inflation.

According to career website LiveCareer, many job seekers are optimistic about their job searches; however, they remain critical of the governments job creation efforts and are doubtful that the presidential election will dramatically impact their employment prospects.

The University of New Hampshire opened a new health clinic Monday aimed at saving money and providing faculty and staff with more convenient options for their medical needs.