Flagstaff's minimum wage to go up on New Year's Day: here's why

Some workers in Flagstaff will get a raise come next year, as the city announces its new minimum wage level for 2027.

Pregnant Amazon workers sue, accusing retailer of systematic discrimination

Four former Amazon warehouse employees sued the company in a proposed nationwide class action, accusing it of discriminating against pregnant workers.

The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report projecting how the U.S. workforce will grow from 2025 to 2035 and what professions will see the largest increases in jobs as the economy evolves.

Unitek launches Tempe paramedic program
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Unitek is expanding its Tempe campus to launch a brand-new paramedic program aimed at training the next generation of first responders amid a growing statewide demand. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Arizona firm offering paramedic program
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For those who are looking for a career in emergency services, this might be the spot for you, as Unitek EMT & Paramedic is offering a new program amid the demand for emergency medical professionals. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.

Lowe's CEO says skilled trades can offer six-figure careers without 4-year degree

As employers across the country look for skilled workers, the Lowe's Foundation is backing a new effort aimed at creating more pathways into high-paying skilled trades careers that do not require a traditional four-year college degree.

Glendale event offers second chances for Arizonans with criminal records

Roughly 500,000 Arizonans live with old or low-level criminal convictions, facing long-term barriers to stable housing, steady employment, and financial security long after completing their sentences. 

​State-by-state look where Americans work the longest and hardest

Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.

USDA launches military hiring program for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an initiative designed to recruit veterans, transitional service members, and military spouses into roles to help protect America’s food supply, agriculture security and rural communities. 

Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree

Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.

Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey

Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.

Verizon to sell nearly 300 stores, cut 500 jobs in restructuring

Verizon will sell nearly 300 retail stores and cut some 500 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring plan, but the closures will mean thousands more retail employees could be out of a job. 

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.

US economy adds jobs at slower pace with 57,000 jobs added in June, unemployment rate dips

Employers in the United States added jobs at a steady pace in June, with 57,000 jobs added, below economists' estimates of 110,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%, which was also below the estimate of 4.3%.

Volkswagen reportedly considers closing 4 German factories, cutting up to 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen is reportedly considering closing four factories in Germany and eliminating up to 100,000 jobs as part of what could become the largest restructuring in the company's history.

With fathers working at higher rates, new report ranks best states for working dads

As modern fatherhood increasingly prioritizes working longer hours, while juggling raising kids, a new study reveals that a dad's geographic location may influence his quality of life.

U.S. employers added 172k jobs in May, data shows
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New data shows U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May, but the new data comes after another report that showed the number of people filing for unemployment benefits rose to its highest level in four months.