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Report: Boating industry creates jobs in the Ocean State
The economic impact of the recreational boating industry in Rhode Island totals $508.3 million, according to a report from the National Marine Manufacturers Association. more
Report: R.I. workers are least engaged
Rhode Island has the highest percentage of “actively disengaged” workers in the United States, according to a report from Gallup. more
| 6/17/13 | 2 comments
Rhode Island reaches settlement with Justice over ADA violations
The U.S. Department of Justice entered into an interim settlement agreement on Thursday with the state of Rhode Island and the city of Providence to resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act that affected roughly 200 Rhode Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities. more
| 6/13/13
Mayors host education and IT job fair
Roger Williams Park Casino hosted a free job fair Tuesday for local residents looking for work, organized in conjunction with Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung. more
Retirees’ incomes fall short in R.I., study finds
A new study has found that senior citizens’ incomes fail to meet a generally accepted threshold for comfortable living in nearly every state, with Rhode Island ranking third worst in the nation, consumer finance website Interest.com announced Monday. more
Job gains beat forecasts even amid U.S. budget cuts: economy
American employers took on more workers than forecast in May as the world’s largest economy weathered the impact of higher taxes and federal spending cuts. more
Summer jobs programs land $2.1M from state funds
More than 20 organizations will share in $2.1 million in state funds earmarked for summer youth work experience programs through the Governor’s Workforce Board and the R.I. Department of Human Services. more
| 6/7/13
U.S. stock futures rise after hiring jumps more than forecast
U.S. stock-index futures climbed, indicating a second day of gains for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s stimulus plans after data showed employment increased more than forecast in May and the jobless rate rose. more
Jobless claims in U.S. fell 11,000 last week to 346,000
Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, indicating companies are confident demand will be sustained in the face of federal budget cuts and tax increases. more
Companies in U.S. added fewer workers than forecast in May
Companies in the U.S. hired fewer workers than projected in May as federal budget cuts and higher taxes stifled greater improvement in the labor market. more
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