Delaware offering assistance to Valero employees AP (November 23, 2009) DELAWARE CITY, Del. (AP) - State officials are helping people who are losing their jobs at the Delaware City Valero plant get information about training for new jobs and other benefits available to them.
Grand Canyon to change 'unfair' permit system AP (November 23, 2009) FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that managers at the national park have decided to change the system.
Schlumberger shares rise as analyst upgrades stock AP (November 23, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of Schlumberger Ltd. climbed on Monday as an analyst upgraded the stock, citing strong operating results, its attractive international exposure compared with peers and optimism about the oilfield services' earnings outlook.
New Hampshire considering paid sick leave mandate AP (November 23, 2009) CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Moving company owner Michael Stamm thinks if New Hampshire wants to mandate paid sick days for his business, New Hampshire should pay for them, not him.
Ohio, other states giving venison donations a lift AP (November 23, 2009) CINCINNATI (AP) - Hunters are donating more venison to strapped food banks as Ohio and other states offer financial aid aimed at managing high deer populations. It's a much-needed boost for pantries struggling to meet rising demand.
Some doubts about earrings tied to Mrs. Lincoln AP (November 23, 2009) LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Historical Society has been displaying and publicizing a pair of earrings as having belonged to Mary Todd Lincoln, but others aren't as sure about their authenticity.
Publisher of The Tennessean retires, successor set AP (November 23, 2009) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessean newspaper's president and publisher, Ellen Leifeld, is retiring and Gannett Co. Inc. has named Carol Hudler to replace her.
Canadian woman loses benefits over Facebook photo AP (November 23, 2009) MONTREAL (AP) - A Canadian woman on sick leave for depression says she lost her benefits after her insurance agent found photos of her apparently having fun on Facebook.
Denied relief, W.Va. schools ready to sue AP (November 23, 2009) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia will likely be sued by most - if not all - of its 55 county school boards, after the Legislature shot down Gov. Joe Manchin's offer of short-term relief from retiree health costs.
W.Va. municipal pension relief plan wins passage AP (November 20, 2009) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Some of West Virginia's largest cities can soon freeze and gradually pay down their daunting pension funding shortfalls, after the House of Delegates sent Gov. Joe Manchin his special session relief proposal Thursday.
California unemployment rate hits 12.5 percent AP (November 20, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California's unemployment rate rose to 12.5 percent in October to set another modern record, even though more than 25,000 Californians found jobs, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday.
Colo. jobless rate dips to 6.9 percent in October AP (November 20, 2009) DENVER (AP) - A shrinking labor force and about 1,000 new jobs have helped put Colorado's latest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October at 6.9 percent, a slight decrease from the previous month, the state Department of Labor and Employment said Friday.
Taleo to raise $132 million in offering AP (November 20, 2009) DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) - Recruitment agency Taleo Corp. said Friday a public stock offering could raise up to $131.6 million.
NC jobless rate bumps up to 11 percent in October AP (November 20, 2009) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's unemployment rate rose slightly to 11 percent in October, a fraction off its historic peak earlier this year and the ninth straight month in double digits, the state's Employment Security Commission reported Friday.
Texas jobless rate up, but so is number of jobs AP (November 20, 2009) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' unemployment rate inched up to 8.3 percent in October while the state bucked a yearlong trend by adding jobs, officials said Friday.
SC unemployment rises to 12.1 percent for October AP (November 20, 2009) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The unemployment rate in South Carolina rose nearly half a percentage point in October, returning to a record level of 12.1 percent set earlier this year, the state agency that calculates the rate said Friday.
Company to pay almost $400,000 in back overtime AP (November 19, 2009) SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) - The U.S. Labor Department says a British contractor has agreed to pay nearly $400,000 in back overtime wages.
Melaleuca sues Utah company for raiding staff AP (November 19, 2009) BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho health and home products company Melaleuca Inc. accuses a Utah company of raiding some of its top sales staff, infringing on company trade secrets and competing unfairly.
AOL to lay off a third of staff AP (November 19, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - AOL Inc., the struggling Internet company, plans to cut about a third of its workers if its planned spinoff from Time Warner Inc. goes through.
Ahead of the Bell: Jobless claims AP (November 19, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits likely edged up last week, after falling by 30,000 in the previous two weeks.
Washington Times denies ex-editor's bias claim AP (November 19, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Times is denying a religious discrimination claim by the paper's former opinion editor.
NYC has lost nearly 60,000 jobs in communications AP (November 19, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - New York City, the center of the nation's information industry, has lost nearly 60,000 communications jobs since 2000, including in publishing and broadcasting, the comptroller's office said Wednesday.
AP says 90 layoffs this week reach payroll goal AP (November 19, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - The Associated Press said Thursday it laid off 90 news employees worldwide this week to reach its goal of cutting annual payroll costs by 10 percent.
New jobless benefit claims unchanged at 505K AP (November 19, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment insurance was unchanged last week, remaining above the level that would indicate the economy is adding jobs.
Mass. jobless rate drops to 8.9 percent in October AP (November 19, 2009) BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts unemployment rate fell last month for the first time in nearly 2 1/2 years as the job market was spurred by expansion in the science, health and business services sectors.
Ore.'s falling jobless rate: Have some given up? AP (November 18, 2009) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon's unemployment rate has been falling, but that could be partly because some people can't find a job.
Small firms scrapping, scaling back health plans AP (November 18, 2009) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Faced with high health insurance costs, a North Carolina brokerage passed the buck on to its employees, a Texas public relations firm switched from group insurance to stipends, and a Missouri travel agency let its workers walk away instead paying for insurance.
Obama: Job creation not goal of Dec. 3 jobs forum AP (November 18, 2009) BEIJING (AP) - President Barack Obama says creating jobs isn't the goal of a coming White House forum on jobs and economic growth.
Job prospects drawing students to ag schools AP (November 17, 2009) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Tristesse Jones will probably never drive a tractor or guide a combine through rows of soybeans at harvest time.
Neb. court revives Union Pacific worker's lawsuit AP (November 17, 2009) OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Union Pacific Railroad will have to defend itself from a lawsuit by a former employee who says the company should have done a better job protecting her against West Nile virus.
Union says Verizon laying off 1,000 AP (November 17, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - The largest union for Verizon Communications Inc. workers said the phone company is laying off more than 1,000 employees in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Army suicides to top 2008, but progress reported AP (November 17, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Soldier suicides this year are almost sure to top last year's grim totals, but a recent decline in the pace of such incidents could mean the Army is starting to make progress in stemming them, officials said Tuesday.
Army helps vets with `invisible wounds' find jobs AP (November 17, 2009) SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Richard Martin keeps a rearview mirror on his desk to prevent co-workers from startling him in his cubicle. The walls are papered with sticky notes to help him remember things, and he wears noise-canceling headphones to keep his easily distracted mind focused.
Wash. unemployment rate up slightly to 9.3 percent AP (November 17, 2009) OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington's unemployment rate increased slightly to 9.3 percent in October from the revised September rate of 9.1 percent, state officials said Tuesday.
Obama to visit Pennsylvania after jobs forum AP (November 17, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will travel to Pennsylvania and other states next month after hosting a White House forum on creating jobs.
Court to consider Mich. affirmative action ban AP (November 17, 2009) LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A federal appeals court is about to consider a lawsuit challenging Michigan's ban against racial preferences in public university admissions and government hiring.
Report: OSHA should improve safety checks AP (November 16, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional investigators say the agency in charge of workplace safety needs to do a better job of making sure employers keep accurate records on worker injuries and illnesses.
Recession intensifies GenX discontent at work AP (November 16, 2009) CHICAGO (AP) - They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement. A good number of them are just waiting for the economy to pick up so they can hop to the next job, find something more fulfilling and get what they think they deserve. Oh, and they want work-life balance, too.
US Airways pilots ask for federal mediation AP (November 13, 2009) TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The pilot union at US Airways Group Inc. is asking for federal mediation in its negotiations with the airline.
Ala. board suggests teachers pay more for benefits AP (November 13, 2009) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Teachers and other education employees could have to pay more for their retirement and health insurance benefits under a financial plan proposed Thursday by the Alabama Board of Education.
Deficit doubles for government pension insurer AP (November 13, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The government-chartered company that insures the pensions of one in seven Americans said Friday that its deficit this year nearly doubled to $22 billion.
AP sources: Probers eye census worker's insurance AP (November 13, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Investigators trying to solve the mystery of a census taker found hanging from a tree with the word "fed" scrawled on his chest are examining whether he manipulated the scene in order to conceal a suicide and make a life insurance claim possible for his son, law enforcement officials told The Associat
Arizona grocery strike averted with tentative deal AP (November 13, 2009) PHOENIX (AP) - Thousands of Arizona supermarket workers won't go on strike as they planned Friday night after union leaders and two grocery chains announced a tentative labor deal 12 hours before the protest was to begin.
GM offers moves to soon-to-be idled UAW workers AP (November 13, 2009) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - General Motors has offered union workers at the automaker's soon-to-be idled Spring Hill assembly plant 840 jobs at Lansing Delta Township, Mich., where GM is relocating production of the Chevrolet Traverse.
US Airways pilots ask for federal mediation AP (November 13, 2009) TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The pilot union at US Airways Group Inc. is asking for federal mediation in its negotiations with the airline.
American employees get $150 for customer service AP (November 13, 2009) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - American Airlines said it paid employees an average of $150 each - a total cost of $10.6 million - for helping the company meet customer-service goals in the third quarter.
Unions prod Obama to fix ailing airline industry AP (November 12, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Three decades of airline deregulation have helped make air travel more accessible to consumers through lower fares.
Obama's pay czar concerned firms could lose talent AP (November 12, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration's pay czar says he is "very concerned" about scaring away top talent at seven firms that took the biggest bailouts.
Jobless claims fall more than expected to 502K AP (November 12, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - New claims for unemployment insurance fell more than expected last week, evidence the job market is slowly healing as the economy recovers.
Australian jobs surge; jobless rate at 5.8 percent AP (November 12, 2009) CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia reported Thursday an unexpected surge in jobs last month in the latest sign the country's economy was accelerating quicker than expected out of the global downturn.
WVU forecast calls for employment rebound in 2010 AP (November 11, 2009) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The state economy should begin producing more jobs than it loses around the middle of 2010, West Virginia University predicted in its annual economic outlook Wednesday.
World Bank warns unemployment threatens US economy AP (November 11, 2009) SINGAPORE (AP) - Stubbornly high joblessness threatens to trigger loan defaults and drag on consumption next year, hobbling a U.S. economy struggling to rebound from recession, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Wednesday.
Utah audit: Ban state workers from double-dipping AP (November 11, 2009) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Retired state employees who return to government work are costing Utah hundreds of millions of dollars in benefits at a time the state retirement system is facing a $6.5 billion shortfall, a legislative audit released Wednesday said.
United pilot charged with being over alcohol limit AP (November 11, 2009) LONDON (AP) - A United Airlines pilot who failed a breath test shortly before he was due to take off has been charged with having too much alcohol in his system, British police said.
Applied Materials to cut 1,300 to 1,500 jobs AP (November 11, 2009) SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Applied Materials is laying off 1,300 to 1,500 people over the next year and a half to cut costs as the company grapples with a downturn in business.
Chemical BPA in workers linked to sex problems AP (November 11, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Male factory workers in China who got very high doses of a chemical that's been widely used in hard plastic bottles had high rates of sexual problems, researchers reported Wednesday.
35,000 in Pa. may get extension of jobless checks AP (November 11, 2009) HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Thousands of Pennsylvania residents who have exhausted their unemployment compensation benefit may be able to get 20 more weeks of checks.
Fed officials warn weak recovery won't spur jobs AP (November 10, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Unemployment likely will remain high for the next several years because the economic recovery won't be strong enough to spur robust hiring, Federal Reserve officials warned Tuesday.
Police say 2 die in Oregon office park shooting AP (November 10, 2009) TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) - Oregon police say a shooting at drug-testing facility in a suburban Portland office park has left two people dead and two others wounded. Police say the apparent shooter was among those killed, apparently from a self-inflected gunshot wound. A woman who was killed was not identified.
NTELOS plans job cuts, expects charges of $1.5M AP (November 10, 2009) WAYNESBORO, Va. (AP) - NTELOS Holdings Corp. said Tuesday it plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs, resulting in charges of about $1.5 million in 2009.
Lloyds Bank cutting or moving 5,000 more jobs AP (November 10, 2009) LONDON (AP) - Britain's Lloyds Banking Group PLC said Tuesday that it plans to cut about 4,300 jobs and transfer 680 more in a series of reorganizational moves in its group operations, insurance and retail division.
Transit moving again in Philly after 6-day strike AP (November 09, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Trolleys, subways and buses were running again Monday and riders were trickling back to the city's transit system after an early-morning contract agreement ended a crippling six-day strike.
Canada's unemployment rate rises AP (November 06, 2009) TORONTO (AP) - Canada's unemployment rate rose to 8.6 percent in October from 8.4 percent a month earlier as the economy shed 43,200 jobs, the government said Friday.
Former Iowa slaughterhouse manager testifies AP (November 06, 2009) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The former manager of a kosher Iowa slaughterhouse that was the site of a massive immigration raid says he never intentionally violated federal laws.
Stock futures drop after unemployment rate jumps AP (November 06, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Stock futures sank Friday after the government said more jobs were lost in October than expected, pushing the unemployment rate above 10 percent for the first time since 1983.
States with jobless rates of 8.5 percent and above AP (November 06, 2009) (AP) - Legislation President Barack Obama is set to sign Friday would extend unemployment insurance benefits by 14 weeks for jobless people in all states who have exhausted their benefits. The jobless living in 27 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, that have unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher would receive an additional six weeks. States receiving the additi
World stocks fall as US jobless rate hits 10.2 pct AP (November 06, 2009) LONDON (AP) - European stocks fell and Wall Street was expected to drop on the open Friday after data showed the U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 10.2 percent in October, more than expected, as 190,000 jobs were cut.
Obama to sign extension of jobless benefits AP (November 06, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is set to sign a bill extending jobless benefits 20 weeks and prolonging the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit.
Governor: New proposal in Philly transit strike AP (November 06, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Gov. Ed Rendell said Friday a new proposal has been sent to the union in an effort to end the strike by Philadelphia transit workers, now entering its fourth day.
Jump in productivity puts job creation in doubt AP (November 05, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Companies across the economy are finding ways to do more with fewer workers, dimming hopes that hiring will take off anytime soon.
Congress set to clear aid to jobless, homebuyers AP (November 05, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is one vote away from sending the president legislation that continues aid to more than a million jobless people and extends tax breaks to hundreds of thousands of prospective homebuyers and struggling businesses.
States with jobless rates of 8.5 percent and above AP (November 05, 2009) (AP) - Legislation passed by the Senate Wednesday would extend unemployment insurance benefits by 14 weeks for jobless people in all states who have exhausted their benefits. The jobless living in 27 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, that have unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher would receive an additional six weeks. States receiving the additional benefits:
New jobless claims drop to 512K, lowest since Jan. AP (November 05, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in 10 months, evidence that job cuts are easing as the economy slowly heals.
NetJets Inc. to lay off 495 pilots nationwide AP (November 05, 2009) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Private air service NetJets Inc., unit of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc, says it will lay off up to 495 pilots nationwide because of a drop in demand.
Opel workers across Germany protest GM move AP (November 05, 2009) RUESSELSHEIM, Germany (AP) - Fearing widespread layoffs, thousands of Opel workers walked off the job across Germany on Thursday to protest General Motors Co.'s decision to abandon the unit's sale to new owners.
Rail worker killed in Philly on 3rd day of strike AP (November 05, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A packed commuter train struck and killed a rail worker during the morning rush Thursday, disrupting service for three hours and stranding hundreds of riders on a system already crippled by a transit strike.
Schools reopen as Philly transit strike continues AP (November 04, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The first day of a transit strike caused widespread delays and frustrated thousands of commuters who had to find other ways to get around Pennsylvania's largest city.
Mont. high court: Retirees can lose workers' comp AP (November 04, 2009) HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The Montana Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a state law that allows insurance companies to cut off workers' compensation payments for those suffering permanent total disability when the disabled party is eligible for Social Security retirement benefits.
Microsoft lays off 800 more workers worldwide AP (November 04, 2009) REDMOND, Wash. (AP) - Microsoft Corp. says it is cutting 800 more jobs. That's in addition to the 5,000 layoffs it announced in January.
Fire worsens 2nd day of Philly transit strike AP (November 04, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Commuters biked, walked, juggled carpool schedules and hitched rides as a strike ground the city's transit system to a near halt for a second day Wednesday, a rush worsened when a regional rail train caught fire.
STIMULUS WATCH: Salary raise counted as saved job AP (November 04, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's economic recovery program saved 935 jobs at the Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, an impressive success story for the stimulus plan. Trouble is, only 508 people work there.
J&J says it could cut more than 8,000 jobs AP (November 03, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it will trim layers of management, cut thousands of jobs, and set other restructuring moves in order to save up to $900 million next year.
Banks face Feb. 1 deadline from Fed on pay plans AP (November 03, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's biggest banks face a February deadline for submitting employee compensation plans to the Federal Reserve, according to people with knowledge of the process.
Bank HSBC cutting 1,700 UK jobs AP (November 03, 2009) LONDON (AP) - HSBC Holdings PLC says it is cutting 1,700 positions from its British work force.
Philly transit strike a tough sell in down economy AP (November 03, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Even in the best of times, waking up to a surprise transit strike is like a bad dream come true. When the sudden walkout comes during an economic downturn, it becomes more like a public relations nightmare.
Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike AP (November 03, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia transit system's largest union went on strike early Tuesday, stalling the city's bus, subway and trolley operations a day after the World Series shifted to New York and forcing thousands of commuters to find other ways to get to work.
Sprint laying off part of wholesale division AP (November 03, 2009) OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) - Sprint Nextel Corp. says it plans to trim jobs "in the dozens" from its wholesale division amid slowing business.
Mass. window maker to close 1 plant, move jobs AP (November 03, 2009) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - Window and door manufacturer Harvey Building Products has announced plans to close its Springfield facility and move about 100 jobs to other locations in New England.
Raided SC poultry plant mends hiring, avoids trial AP (November 03, 2009) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina poultry plant raided by immigration agents last year has agreed to change its hiring practices under supervision to avoid federal charges of knowingly employing illegal immigrants, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Maine workers' comp rates to drop by about 7 pct AP (November 03, 2009) AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Maine's Insurance Bureau says workers' compensation rates will decrease by an average of 7 percent.
Nokia Siemens Networks to lay off up to 5,700 AP (November 03, 2009) HELSINKI (AP) - Nokia Siemens Networks said Tuesday it will lay off up to 5,700 workers globally as part of a move to cut annual costs by euro500 million ($740 million).
NC appellate judges reject public records lawsuit AP (November 03, 2009) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina Court of Appeals has sided with the state treasurer's office in a public records lawsuit that accused officials of withholding documents about the state's pension fund.
Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike AP (November 03, 2009) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia transit system's largest union went on strike early Tuesday, stalling the city's bus, subway and trolley operations a day after the World Series shifted to New York and forcing thousands of commuters to find other ways to get to work.
Rule would boost unions at airlines, railroads AP (November 02, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Workers at U.S. airlines and railroads would have an easier time forming unions under a rule proposed by the National Mediation Board.
Mountain State U, bankers group become partners AP (November 02, 2009) BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) - Mountain State University and the West Virginia Bankers Association are forming a partnership to provide continued education to workers in the banking industry.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Many communities hit hardest by job losses, those built around dying factories and mills, have been slowest to see relief from President Barack Obama's stimulus plan, underscoring how hard it is for Washington policymakers to cr
Obama: Private, public sectors must create jobs AP (November 02, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama said Monday the public and private sectors must find more ways to create jobs to continue the nation's climb out of an economic recession.
British Airways Christmas strike threat looms AP (November 02, 2009) LONDON (AP) - The Unite union said Monday it will announce the results of a planned ballot of British Airways PLC cabin crew for strike action in mid-December, raising the prospect of a walkout over the busy Christmas period.
Gov't says stimulus saved or created 650,000 jobs AP (October 30, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - About 650,000 jobs have been saved or created under President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan, the White House said Friday, saying the president's goal of 3.5 million jobs by the end of next year is on track.
Perot Systems lays off 54 workers in Lincoln, Neb. AP (October 30, 2009) LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Perot Systems Corp. is laying off 54 of its roughly 900 workers in Lincoln as it shifts the work done in that office to a more high-tech specialty.
Retailers suspend dealings with Mich. fruit grower AP (October 30, 2009) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Wal-Mart, Kroger and Meijer are suspending business with a large southwestern Michigan blueberry grower after investigators found children as young as 6 working in the grower's fields.
SC governor signs incentive package for Boeing AP (October 30, 2009) NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A $750 million Boeing 787 assembly plant is expected to bring thousands of badly needed jobs to South Carolina's ailing economy and, officials hope, a closer look at the state by other industrial prospects.
AP IMPACT: Stimulus jobs overstated by thousands AP (October 29, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - A Colorado company said it created 4,231 jobs with the help of President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan. The real number: fewer than 1,000.
Union backs American Airlines antitrust immunity AP (October 29, 2009) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The union representing flight attendants at American Airlines is supporting the company's bid to win antitrust immunity and work more closely with British Airways and Iberia.
Mass. gov. credits stimulus with 23,000 jobs AP (October 29, 2009) BOSTON (AP) - Gov. Deval Patrick said Wednesday that the federal stimulus program has created or saved more than 23,000 jobs in Massachusetts since February.
Ex-Letterman writer claims hostile environment AP (October 28, 2009) LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former writer for David Letterman said she quit his NBC talk show in part because of alleged sexual favoritism and a hostile work environment.
Ind. Republicans want to delay jobless tax hikes AP (October 28, 2009) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The state should delay unemployment tax increases on businesses from 2010 to 2011 to help companies retain workers and possibly wait long enough for a federal bailout, Republicans who control the Indiana Senate said Tuesday.
NFL to aid ex-players who reported mental problems AP (October 28, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - When a recent study conducted for the NFL suggested that retired pro football players may have a higher rate than normal of Alzheimer's disease or other memory afflictions, the NFL was quick to point out that the study did not prove a link between concussions and memory disorders.
Fla. man says Home Depot fired him over God button AP (October 28, 2009) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A former cashier for The Home Depot who has been wearing a "One nation under God" button on his work apron for more than a year has been fired, he says because of the religious reference. The company claims that expressing such personal beliefs is simply not allowed.
Financial technology company adding 419 jobs in NC AP (October 28, 2009) HICKORY, N.C. (AP) - Financial technology company Fiserv Inc. plans to open a new location in North Carolina and add more than 400 jobs.
Sen. Murray asking Boeing, machinists to talk AP (October 28, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Patty Murray's office says she's trying to arrange talks Wednesday in Washington, D.C., between Boeing and the Machinists union.
Ariz. official warns of 'massive' teacher layoffs AP (October 27, 2009) PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona faces the prospect of large-scale layoffs of school teachers next year due to the state's budget problems, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said.
Groups call for balance in labor, immigration laws AP (October 27, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Workplace immigration raids during the Bush administration interfered with ongoing labor investigations and allowed employers to exploit workers who complained about conditions on the job, labor groups said in a report released Tuesday.
Worsening job picture fuels slide in confidence AP (October 27, 2009) CHICAGO (AP) - Consumers' confidence about the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in October as job prospects remained bleak, a private research group said Tuesday, fueling speculation that an already gloomy holiday shopping forecast could worsen.
US reps worry ocean policy will block development AP (October 27, 2009) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Dozens of U.S. representatives sent a letter Monday to the head of the President's Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force with concerns that the policy will block offshore energy development and cost jobs.
Biden tells Ohio stimulus program helping economy AP (October 27, 2009) CLEVELAND (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden told an Ohio audience that the federal economic stimulus package is helping to revive the U.S. economy and has helped stabilized the financial markets.