Millions of capable workers are choosing not to participate in the labor force
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
Phoenix Zoo hiring for holidays
There's always plenty of holiday jobs in retail or shipping, but what's not so common is one that let's you work right next to hundreds of animals. The Phoenix Zoo is looking for nearly 40 people who want to work during its annual Zoolights holiday light display. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.
There's always plenty of holiday jobs in retail or shipping, but what's not so common is one that let's you work right next to hundreds of animals. The Phoenix Zoo is looking for nearly 40 people who want to work during its annual Zoolights holiday light display. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.
Farmers and Deere & Co. suppliers worry about prolonged strike
More than 10,000 Deere employees went on strike last week at 14 Deere factories in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Georgia after the United Auto Workers union rejected a contract offer.
More than 10,000 Deere employees went on strike last week at 14 Deere factories in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Georgia after the United Auto Workers union rejected a contract offer.
California high school program aims to help nation's growing truck driver shortage
A high school in California is introducing students to the possibility of a career in truck driving, an industry facing worker shortages impacting the nation's supply chain.
A high school in California is introducing students to the possibility of a career in truck driving, an industry facing worker shortages impacting the nation's supply chain.
Peoria Unified School District board approves $3 pay raise amid school bus driver shortage
School districts around the country are dealing with a bus driver shortage, and Peoria Unified hopes that by raising their pay, they can attract more people to apply.
School districts around the country are dealing with a bus driver shortage, and Peoria Unified hopes that by raising their pay, they can attract more people to apply.
More than 10K John Deere employees go on strike Thursday
More than 10,000 Deere & Company workers went on strike Thursday after the company allegedly "failed to present an agreement that met" the demands and needs of union members.
More than 10,000 Deere & Company workers went on strike Thursday after the company allegedly "failed to present an agreement that met" the demands and needs of union members.
US unemployment claims fall to lowest level of COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
How companies are investing in their employees amid worker shortage
FOX 10's Danielle Miller meets with Express Employment Professionals to learn about how employers are "re-skilling" and retaining their employees rather than hiring outside the company.
FOX 10's Danielle Miller meets with Express Employment Professionals to learn about how employers are "re-skilling" and retaining their employees rather than hiring outside the company.
Fry's Food Stores looks to fill more than 2,300 positions across Arizona
Fry's Food Stores is looking to fill more than 2,300 positions across Arizona, of all different types, by holding a virtual and in-person hiring event on Wednesday, Oct. 13. There are part and full-time jobs being offered.
Fry's Food Stores is looking to fill more than 2,300 positions across Arizona, of all different types, by holding a virtual and in-person hiring event on Wednesday, Oct. 13. There are part and full-time jobs being offered.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
Kaiser Permanente hit by strike votes in California, Oregon
More than 24,000 nurses and other healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente in California and Oregon have overwhelmingly authorized a strike, threatening to walk out over pay and working conditions strained by the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 24,000 nurses and other healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente in California and Oregon have overwhelmingly authorized a strike, threatening to walk out over pay and working conditions strained by the coronavirus pandemic.
Truck driver shortage: Swift-Knight Transportation now hiring
Leadership at Swift Transportation are ramping up efforts to get more people into the truck industry amid a nationwide supply chain crisis. Swift is offering a chance to train people who want to potentially become truck drivers. Starting salaries for trucking jobs range from $60-100,000 per year, after a year of trucking. More information at driveswift.com.
Leadership at Swift Transportation are ramping up efforts to get more people into the truck industry amid a nationwide supply chain crisis. Swift is offering a chance to train people who want to potentially become truck drivers. Starting salaries for trucking jobs range from $60-100,000 per year, after a year of trucking. More information at driveswift.com.
Amazon to allow employees to work mostly from home indefinitely
Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.
Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.
Workers fired for COVID-19 vaccine refusal may lose unemployment benefits
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Some employees believe remote work hindered career growth, study finds
Nearly half of U.S. and UK workers said working from home blocked promotions and hindered learning abilities during the pandemic, according to a new survey.
Nearly half of U.S. and UK workers said working from home blocked promotions and hindered learning abilities during the pandemic, according to a new survey.
September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
Seattle Police Department braces for mass firing of officers as hundreds have yet to show proof of vaccination
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
Kroger seeks to fill 20,000 positions ahead of holiday season
Kroger is looking to fill 20,000 positions across the nation in an effort to prepare for the holiday season even as widespread labor shortages continue.
Kroger is looking to fill 20,000 positions across the nation in an effort to prepare for the holiday season even as widespread labor shortages continue.
Henry Ford Health says 400 of its workers quit after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
That amounts to about 1% of the hospital chain's workforce, the company said Tuesday.
That amounts to about 1% of the hospital chain's workforce, the company said Tuesday.