Letter carriers worry they could lose jobs News that the postal service plans to trim its delivery to five days a week has letter carriers more worried they may lose their jobs.February 6, 2013
MnSCU, union reach tentative contract deal Negotiators have reached tentative agreement on a contract covering non-teaching faculty who work at Minnesota's seven state universities.February 5, 2013
Report: States force jobless to pay needless fees Jobless Americans are paying millions in unnecessary fees to collect unemployment benefits because of state policies encouraging them to get the money through bank-issued payment cards, according to a new report from a consumer group.January 29, 2013
Job seekers want feedback that many employers aren't giving Many unemployed people crave feedback from employers who turn them down for jobs. But most applicants only get a rejection form letter, if they receive any communication at all. Hiring professionals say companies are trying to do a better job responding to job applicants. But many remain overwhelmed by the flood of candidates knocking on their door.January 21, 2013
Debate touches on pros and cons of raising state minimum wage Some of the first bills introduced at the Minnesota Legislature this year would raise the state's minimum wage, which has not increased since 2005. The federal standard of $7.25 an hour applies to people who work for large companies or companies that engage in interstate commerce. The state minimum wage for the smallest of businesses is $5.25 an hour.January 21, 2013
Unemployment falls below 7% in most US cities Unemployment rates fell below 7 percent in a majority of U.S. cities in November, suggesting steady job gains are benefiting most parts of the country.January 9, 2013
A tale of 2 employment surveys, at a glance The U.S. economy added 155,000 jobs in December, slightly lower than November's gain. At the same time, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.8 percent.January 4, 2013
What's the best new career for you? If you could try a new career - even for just a day - what would you want to be? Photographer? Carpenter? Teacher? One program seeks to make it easier to get a taste of your dream job.The Daily Circuit, January 3, 2013
Security officers, janitors back to bargaining table Twin Cities security officers and janitors are headed back to the bargaining table, after their contracts with maintenance and security companies expired.January 2, 2013
Food, gifts delivered to sugar workers Twin Cities union members are delivering truckloads of food and gifts this week for the families of locked-out American Crystal Sugar workers.December 18, 2012