Minnesota unemployment rates show positive trends
Minnesota is cautiously optimistic about unemployment numbers, private sector growth up 1% in September. So far, Minnesota has recovered about 70% of the jobs it lost at the start of the pandemic. DEED Commissioner Steve Grove said it may take until the end of next year to recover them all.
Kellogg strike: Around 1,400 employees halt work at cereal plants
Work has halted at all of the Kellogg Company’s U.S. cereal plants as roughly 1,400 workers went on strike.
Rise in labor trafficking abuse found across many US industries, study says
Labor trafficking is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery, ” according to the study.
The signs you should start looking for a new job
Are you feeling bored at work or undervalued? Those are just a couple signs you might want to look for a new job. Dr. Mia Mulrennan, an organizational psychologist and HR expert, joined Good Day to chat about when it's time to find something new.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Walgreens increases starting wage for hourly workers to $15
Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.
Osseo family bar among latest hit by staff shortages
Martin Duffy is proud of his bar and restaurant that he built with his family in downtown Osseo. But now, after they couldn’t find enough workers, they’ve had to make a difficult decision.
Sen. Smith calls on Rawlings to reconsider decision to send Minnesota jobs to China
State and federal lawmakers are pushing back Thursday on a plan to send Minnesota jobs overseas to China. Miken Sports is located in the small town of Caledonia, Minnesota and they're a major supplier for Major League Baseball. In fact, MLB has a financial stake in the company.
Delta Air Lines hiring 5,000 workers during COVID-19 rebound
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says business is soaring post-lockdown, and the company is hiring thousands of workers to keep up with demand.
Minnesota State Fair hiring for 1,000 jobs
From the top of Machinery Hill to the far end of the Midway, the Minnesota State Fair is looking for people to fill about 1,000 open positions for the 2021 Great Minnesota Get Together.
Minimum wage increasing in Minneapolis, St. Paul on July 1
The minimum wage is going up in Minneapolis and St. Paul Thursday.
Adults living with special needs miss out on opportunities amid labor shortage
Services for adults with special needs are being impacted by a labor shortage in the state of Minnesota, joining a number of industries trying to reclaim employees lost in the pandemic.
Minnesota adds 14,800 jobs in May after end of COVID-19 restrictions
The unemployment rate in Minnesota was down to 4 percent in May after the state added thousands of leisure and hospitality jobs following the dropping of COVID-19 restrictions statewide.
Minnesota mails layoff notices to state workers as possible July 1 shutdown looms
Minnesota's state workers received notices Tuesday warning of a possible July 1 state government shutdown.
Biden touts economic recovery as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
Valleyfair to reopen May 22 with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
Valleyfair will open May 22 and tickets will be on a reservation basis only. All visitors over the age of two must be wearing a face covering at all times, except when eating or drinking.
Andersen Windows and Doors looking to hire 1,000 workers as state rebounds from pandemic
The nation's home renovation and construction boom has led to a hiring blitz for one Minnesota manufacturing company. Andersen Windows and Doors is looking to hire at least 1,000 workers.
Andersen Windows and Doors looking to hire 1,000 workers as state rebounds from pandemic
The nation's home renovation and construction boom has led to a hiring blitz for one Minnesota manufacturing company. Andersen Windows and Doors is looking to hire at least 1,000 workers.
Amid pandemic setbacks, Minnesota women strive to reenter workforce
Top state officials led a virtual roundtable discussion Tuesday regarding the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on women in the workforce, addressing job loss, unequal pay, childcare challenges and more.
Valleyfair to hire 1,000 ahead of May 22 opening
Valleyfair plans to hire 1,000 new staff members for the 2021 season, the amusement park announced Monday.