Archive of: Work Force
| Title | Issue | |
|---|---|---|
New state revenue outlook steadyThe updated official economic forecast for Washington state is slightly weaker than the November forecast, with lower U.S. GDP and Washington personal income. |
March 2013 | |
Little change in state's Feb. jobs dataAn estimated 4,000 jobs were added in Washington during February, 20 percent less than the monthly average over the past year |
March 2013 | |
Macy's, union deal ratifiedThe tentative agreement reached between UFCW Local 367 and Macy's was ratified by voting members with a 96 percent margin. |
March 2013 | |
Financial wellness slid in 2012Employees' financial wellness suffered a mild backslide in 2012, according to Financial Finesse's Year in Review research on trends in employee financial issues for 2012. |
March 2013 | |
Hourly earnings fallReal average hourly earnings for all employees fell 0.6 percent from January to February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. |
March 2013 | |
Professional hiring trending up for regionSouth Sound hiring for professional-level positions will be blossoming this spring, according to the latest Robert Half professional employment forecast. |
March 2013 | |
Union, Macy's reach tentative agreementThe United Food and Commercial Workers Local 367, representing Macy's associates at the Tacoma Mall, has reached a tentative agreement for a contract with Macy's. |
March 2013 | |
Companies maintain telecommuting policiesMajority of companies are planning to maintain their telecommuting policies, according to a new study. |
March 2013 | |
Employment index ticks upThe employment situation is getting better, according to a new report. |
March 2013 | |
February jobs count up stronglyTotal nonfarm payroll employment increased by 236,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged down to 7.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. |
March 2013 |
