AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S. Hiring Slows: Employers cut 23,000 jobs in July and revisions shaved 103,000 from May and June, while unemployment dipped to 4.1% mainly because more people left the job market—an HR headache for staffing plans and wage pressure. Public Schools Hit Hard: Local education employment fell by nearly 50,000 jobs, adding to budget strain from falling enrollment and expiring federal aid. Pay Gap Widens: Construction is pulling ahead for job-switchers, with pay jumps far faster than most sectors—highlighting a widening split between “paying up” industries and others. Workforce Support in Maryland: Maryland launched a new online SNAP tool to connect recipients with local employment and training providers, expanding access as benefit rules tighten. UMES Lawsuits: Four separate discrimination and retaliation lawsuits were filed by former UMES employees, alleging unequal pay, unfair investigations, and due-process violations. Canada Mixed Signal: Canada added 75,000 jobs in July and unemployment fell to 6.4%, but the recovery still looks uneven.
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