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Murray announces $780K in STEM funds
BOSTON – Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray announced $780,000 in funding to promote and advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education, jobs and workforce-development initiatives. technology, economic development, workforce, education, public policy, workforce development, more
10/29/12
R.I. lost 7% of jobs since recession
Rhode Island has lost 7.42 percent of its jobs since 2007, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data analyzed by the Business Journals. more
| 7/11/12
U.S. payrolls rose 80,000 in June, less than forecast
Employers in the U.S. hired fewer workers than forecast in June, showing the labor market is making scant progress toward reducing joblessness. more
Manufacturing a solution to the industry skills gap
The challenge of finding jobs for the unemployed in manufacturing, as in many industries, is complicated by an apparent mismatch between job openings and qualified workers. more
At KLR, donuts are a don’t, stairs take flight
At Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., the results of the office wellness program can be seen at every morning staff meeting. more
By John Larrabee
Contributing Writer | 8/13/12
Providence gets 30% bonus curbing $109,000 retirees
Providence was so close to running out of cash a year ago that it couldn’t pay for tires on police cars. This month, Wall Street lined up to lend to Rhode Island’s capital, shrinking … more
Nonunion employers can’t ignore Obama’s NLRB
Most nonunion employers understandably pay relatively little attention to the National Labor Relations Board’s decisions and regulations. The NLRB administers the National Labor Relations Act and most often decides cases involving attempts to form a union or conduct of an employer dealing with its employees’ union. more
1/7/13
Tax data-based revisions push R.I. job numbers in spring higher
A recent tax data analysis of the state’s labor market showed better job growth estimates for the second quarter of 2012 than originally reported from a monthly estimate. more
Where mission and methods mesh
The United Way of Rhode Island’s mission is nothing short of changing this corner of the world. The nonprofit believes that if people have a high-quality educational experience, if they can earn and manage money, and if they can live in stable and affordable housing, everyone will benefit. more
By Victor Paul Alvarez
Contributing Writer | 6/25/12
Revised data shows more jobs than estimated in R.I. 1Q
(Updated, 11:15 a.m.) Revised data from the R.I. Department of Labor and Training showed 7,000 more jobs than originally estimated during the Ocean State’s first quarter. more
| 8/1/12
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