Programs battle Latino youth unemployment

by Jin Wu & Phoebe Tollefson | Oct 29, 2009 | Business & Tech

WASHINGTON — Youth unemployment reached its highest level in more than 60 years this fall, after steady increases over the past decade. Young Latinos had the fewest jobs, with 29.5 percent of 16- to 19-year-olds unemployed, according to figures for September...

Youth rights groups step in as youth unemployment hits record high

by Jin Wu & Phoebe Tollefson | Oct 15, 2009 | Business & Tech

Get the Flash Player to see this content. As youth unemployment hits record high, youth advocacy groups are stepping in to help. (Alex Thomas/MNS) WASHINGTON – Youth unemployment is at its highest rate in more than 60 years. The recession has disproportionately...

Gay rights activists fight for federal rights

by Jin Wu & Phoebe Tollefson | Oct 13, 2009 | Business & Tech

Get the Flash Player to see this player. National Equality March on Washington (Alex Thomas/MNS) WASHINGTON – Gay rights activists are fighting hard for what they call full federal rights. Organizers of the National Equality March Sunday were motivated by the...

Store owners ask for change in credit card fees

by Jin Wu & Phoebe Tollefson | Oct 1, 2009 | Business & Tech, Topics

Get the Flash Player to see this player. Stop Unfair Credit Card Fees Petition (Alex Thomas/MNS) WASHINGTON – Convenience store owners are calling attention to what they describe as unfair credit card fees. 7-Eleven franchise owners across the U.S. recently...