Toro announces layoffs in workforce reduction
Outdoor equipment manufacturer Toro has confirmed the company has laid off roughly 100 employees as part of its global workforce reduction efforts.
Gov. Walz signs executive order ending college degree requirements for most state jobs
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Monday eliminating four-year college degree requirements for more than 75% of state jobs.
Minnesota Senator visits striking workers as negotiations continue
A United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is now three weeks in, but for the first time it didn’t expand Friday because of progress in negotiations.
Auto workers strike continues in 3rd week
A United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is now three weeks in, but for the first time it didn’t expand Friday because of progress in negotiations.
FOX 9 News at 6 p.m.: Oct. 5, 2023
FOX 9 News at 6 p.m.: Oct. 5, 2023
Hormel union workers reach tentative agreement
Union workers at Hormel in Austin, Minnesota, have reached a tentative agreement with the company after ongoing negotiations.
IRS plans concert tickets tax
The IRS plans to start taxing concert ticket resellers who earn more than $600 in a year on sites such as StubHub.
UAW expands strike to include workers in Minnesota, Wisconsin
The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against the three major automakers on Friday, with workers walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and 18 other states.
UAW president Shawn Fain calls on 38 GM, Stellantis plants to strike in 20 states - Ford not affected
UAW President Shawn Fain set noon Friday as a deadline for that progress with Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors or more workers will join the picket line. He's expected to announce the next striking plants at 10 a.m.
Data breach at Minnesota jobs website reported, users warned to protect info
Job seekers have been warned to protect any additional info that might not have been available at the time of the breach.
Minnesota’s minimum wage increasing due to inflation adjustments
Due to inflation that has increased throughout the nation, Minnesota’s minimum wage will also be increasing with it.
Lyft threatens to leave Minneapolis
The Minneapolis City Council will have an upcoming vote on a proposal that would raise the rates for Lyft drivers – a move that has drawn criticism from the company, which is threatening to cease business operations in the city should it pass.
Minnesota labor force growth adds 9K new workers in June
Minnesota’s labor force continues to grow, adding more than 9,000 people entering the labor market in June.
Minneapolis youth meaningful summer job
Children in Minneapolis are earning a paycheck in a meaningful way this summer while working to help clean up their community through a summer partnership with A Mother’s Love Initiative.
Minnesota State Fair now hiring for jobs this summer
Apply now to work at the Minnesota State Fair.
Lunds & Byerlys workers reach tentative agreement, averting strike
Grocery workers at Lunds & Byerlys have reached a tentative agreement with the store, averting a strike over the July 4th holiday weekend.
Lunds & Byerlys workers may go on strike if deal can't be reached
Workers at Lunds & Byerlys say they're ready to strike if they can't agree on a new contract.
Minnesota adds 7,700 jobs in May
For the third straight month, Minnesota saw a labor force gain, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Lifeguards needed at pools, beaches across Twin Cities
Although it's time for many to put on the sunscreen and head to your favorite swimming hole, this summer many in the Twin Cities might notice fewer open for one main reason.
Twin Cities lifeguards in short supply
As summer approaches and school ends, many Twin Cities pools and beaches are struggling with finding lifeguards to help keep them open.