Payrolls in California grew by just 900 positions last month. Economists are pessimistic about 2008. California's employers added only a net 900 new jobs to total nonfarm payrolls last month, increasing some economists' concerns that the weak housing market and mortgage crisis could push the state into a recession.
The board of the lossmaking flag carrier recommends the industry giant as future owner over smaller, fellow Italian rival, Air One in spite of union fears over job losses