Unemployment claims in Washington declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Washington dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department ...
US labor market stays on solid footing early in the year
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting no ...
Proposed bill in Washington state would give unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that would extend unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike was up for a public hearing in ...
US weekly jobless claims rise slightly as labor market stays on solid ground
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting no ...
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Washington farmworkers call for better work conditions amid Trump deportation threats
More than 100 farmworkers and their supporters traveled to Olympia from the state’s rural counties Tuesday to lobby lawmakers ...
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Proposed ‘bill of rights’ would offer labor protections to WA nannies, housekeepers and gardeners
Domestic workers in Washington could soon see new, comprehensive labor protections if a bill in the state Legislature gets the green light. State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña sponsored the bill, also called ...
US Labor Department enters deal with JBS to assist those affected by child labor
The U.S. Department of Labor said it entered an agreement with JBS USA in which the meatpacker will provide $4 million to ...
US weekly jobless claims increase; labor market conditions still healthy
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but ...
Labor Department puts spotlight on child labor in slaughterhouses with 3 settlements this week
OMAHA, Neb. — The problem of kids working in dangerous slaughterhouses continues to be a concern as the Labor Department ...
US labor market exits 2024 with strong job gains, drop in unemployment rate
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the ...