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US labor market stable in mid-May; slowdown is looming due to tariffs
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as companies hoard labor, suggesting ...
US Supreme Court lets Trump keep labor board members sidelined for now
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Donald Trump on Thursday to keep two Democratic members of federal labor boards away from ...
WA farm labor firm fined whopping $1.25M for violations involving 5,000 workers
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries has levied its largest-ever fine against a farm labor contractor, saying a Richland business employed 5,000 in 2024 when it did not have a license.
Low weekly jobless claims point to stable US labor market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week, suggesting the economy ...
US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week
The number of Americans filing unemployment claims last week fell slightly as businesses continue to retain employees despite ...
US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains stable
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week, suggesting the economy ...
Washington is one of the 'best' states to be a police officer, report says
A new report ranked the 50 states across indicators of "police-friendliness" such as median salary. See where Washington ...
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County commissioners represent Ohio Valley in Washington, D.C.
MARTINS FERRY — County Commissioners from across Ohio flocked to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to attend a White House State Leadership Conference. The event was attended by various county ...
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WA farm labor firm fined whopping $1.25M for violations involving 5,000 workers
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries has levied its largest-ever fine against a farm labor contractor, saying a Richland business employed 5,000 in 2024 when it did not have a license.