AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJobs Outlook: Texas lost 18,900 jobs in September, slowing year-to-date growth to 0.8%, well below its 2% historical average; the Dallas Fed forecasts 0.9% growth for 2026. Pay and Labor Relations: California state workers staged a one-day strike over wages, health care and telework, while University of Lagos teachers began work-to-rule over unpaid salary arrears and employment disputes. Youth Employment: NatWest plans to connect 10,000 young Britons with jobs, work experience and business support. New York is putting $42 million toward youth employment, and Ghana’s YEA says $3.6 million will support training and jobs for 11,200 young people. Skills and Hiring: AI has reduced hiring demand by nearly 10% in exposed jobs, though new skills are opening career pathways. A $2.38 million Maryland grant will fund credentials and paid work experience for rural students. Social Protection: China’s drive to enroll uninsured workers is drawing criticism as some regions offer loans to help people afford pension contributions.
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