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LABOR definition: productive activity, especially for the sake of economic gain.

Sep 6, 2011 · : the services performed by workers for wages as distinguished from those rendered by entrepreneurs for profits. Industry needs labor for production. The institute … lacks the ready supply …

The Department of Labor (DOL) administers federal labor laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against …

2 hours ago · Discover new career opportunities in Texas based on your skills and interests. With MyTXCareer you can browse personalized occupation matches and explore recommended career …

Dec 11, 2025 · Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.5 percent in the Houston-Pasadena, TX Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in September 2025, the U.S. …

3 days ago · Texas gained 146,300 jobs from November 2024 to November 2025, more than any other state and outpacing the national annual job growth rate by 0.4%. The report noted the largest labor …

The reports below provide a local analysis of the Current Employment Statistics (CES) and Local Area Unemployment Statististics (LAUS) as produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and distributed by …

4 days ago · Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas has set new records for both the number of Texans working and the overall size of the state’s labor force.

Texas is home to more veterans than any other state, and for good reason. Texas has many military installations, a military-friendly culture, great veterans benefits, a low cost of living, and a vibrant …