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Texas Women Continue To Earn Less Than Their Male Counterparts

Florian Martin

Posted on December 8, 2016 · A new report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzes the difference in pay for men and women.

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Study Shows Houston Black, Hispanic Women’s Wages Less Than Half That Of White Men

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Posted on February 17, 2020 · The study analyzes gender, ethnicity, race and sexual orientation as factors that contribute to the city’s economy.

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U.S. Unemployment Drops To 3.9 Percent — Lowest Since 2000

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Posted on May 4, 2018 · The last time the U.S. jobless percentage sat below 4 percent was in December of 2000. April brought net job gains, but fell short of economists' predictions.

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BLS: Houston’s Mean Wages Higher Than National Average

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Posted on May 1, 2017 · The mean wage for Houston is about seven percent above the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS has released its annual Occupational Employment and Wages report for the Houston area.

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