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project labor agreements, unions, AFL-CIO
Nov 20, 2023

Putting workers back in spotlight: challenging misconceptions on project labor agreements

A recent article in the Guest Commentaries section of the Arizona Capitol Times titled "We need to protect employers and workers" by the President of the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AZAGC) Inc. blurs the lines between corporate interests and the well-being of workers.

jobs, unemployment, Census Bureau, workers, Arizona
Nov 16, 2023

Economy slowing down, jobless rate up slightly

The Arizona economy is slowing down. New figures Thursday from the Office of Economic Opportunity show the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October at 4.2%. That's up two-tenths of a point from the prior month and the fifth consecutive increase after the jobless rate hit a record low in May.

construction, workers, employers, forced neutrality agreements
Oct 3, 2023

We need to protect employers and workers

As the president of the oldest and most influential construction association in the state, representing nearly 200 Arizona business owners, I find it crucial to address a growing concern that threatens both workers and employers here and across the country. The issue at hand is the increasing reliance on forced neutrality agreements by the Biden administration and the National Labor Relations Boar[...]

Covid, workers' compensation, Court of Appeals,
Sep 22, 2023

Court rules employee who contracts Covid on job entitled to benefits

An employee who contracts Covid on the job is entitled to benefits under the state's workers' compensation, the state Court of Appeals has ruled. And his survivor is entitled to benefit if the disease kills him.

workforce, jobs, employers, employees,Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, innovation, collaboration
Aug 29, 2023

Collaboration, innovation and dedication keys to keeping Arizona’s workforce strong 

The changing dynamics of Arizona’s workforce made headlines earlier this summer after the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s 2023 State of the Workforce Report showed continued advancement and diversification of Arizona’s job market. At a time when concerns over a possible recession are looming, and major retailers across the country are issuing rounds of layoffs, the report offered an enc[...]

job openings, Arizona, Covid, employers, employees, Office of Economic Opportunity
Jul 20, 2023

New figures show job openings rate increases

Thinking of quitting your job? New state economic figures suggest the timing to find better employment may never be better.

In-N-Out, masks, employees, Covid
Jul 19, 2023

Masks are out at In-N-Out after burger chain bans employees from wearing them in five states

The In-N-Out burger chain will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless they have a doctor's note, according to internal company emails leaked on social media.

inspections, employers, heat-related illnesses, Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health, employees, roof
Jul 17, 2023

Inspectors to check jobsites to ensure workers protected against heat-related illnesses

With temperatures well into the triple digits, state inspectors are going to be out checking jobsites to ensure that employers are protecting their workers against heat-related illness and injury.

workforce, jobs, rural areas, Hobbs
Jun 29, 2023

Arizona to create ‘workforce accelerators’ to train residents in rural areas for jobs

Arizona is going to create a network of sites designed to train residents in rural areas for the jobs that local employers need.

jobs, unemployment rate, Office of Economic Opportunity, Kaiser, Cook
Jun 15, 2023

Arizona’s unemployment rate at historic lows, jobless benefits won’t be cut

The state's unemployment rate remains at historic lows. But those Arizonans who do find themselves out of work through no fault of their own won't see their benefits cut, at least not this year.

unemployment benefits, Arizona Supreme Court, jobless, Ducey, Covid pandemic
May 3, 2023

Nearly 100K Arizonans who got federal jobless benefits cut off early won’t get lost funds

About 100,000 Arizonans who got their extra federal unemployment benefits cut off early during the Covid pandemic by then-Gov. Doug Ducey because he instead wanted to get them to go to work at restaurants and hotels are not going to get the funds they lost.

franchises, Julie Su, Biden, Secretary of Labor, FAST Act, California, Arizona, small businesses
Apr 24, 2023

Biden labor nominee Julie Su is every business owner’s nightmare

The Senate needs to confirm a Secretary of Labor that gives us that stability, not Julie Su.

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