Wages are only up because the bottom half of workers lost their jobs
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
Intel announces $20 billion expansion in Arizona; will create over 3,000 jobs
Intel Corporation will expand its Arizona-based manufacturing capacity with a $20 billion investment, which will create 3,000 high-tech, high-wage jobs and 3,000 construction jobs.
Intel Corporation will expand its Arizona-based manufacturing capacity with a $20 billion investment, which will create 3,000 high-tech, high-wage jobs and 3,000 construction jobs.
Millions of Americans face past-due utility bills amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
‘Take a chance on me’: 20-year-old with autism posts letter on LinkedIn to future employers
A 20-year-old Virginia man with autism posted a letter on LinkedIn asking potential future employers to “take a chance” on him. The letter went viral and landed him a summer scholarship.
A 20-year-old Virginia man with autism posted a letter on LinkedIn asking potential future employers to “take a chance” on him. The letter went viral and landed him a summer scholarship.
Some Arizona employers say it's hard to hire workers these days
One business owner says with added Federal unemployment money and stimulus checks, would-be workers are scarce, even if he is paying $15 in minimum wage.
One business owner says with added Federal unemployment money and stimulus checks, would-be workers are scarce, even if he is paying $15 in minimum wage.
Unemployed Arizonan says nearly $5,000 is still missing from her account despite judge's ruling
Despite a judge's ruling for Arizona's unemployment agency to give a woman's $5,000 back, she is still waiting months later.
Despite a judge's ruling for Arizona's unemployment agency to give a woman's $5,000 back, she is still waiting months later.
Unemployed Arizonan receives nearly $5,000 back after nine-month battle with Arizona DES
An Arizona woman's back account, with her unemployment insurance money in it, was closed in July by DES because the agency thought it was fraudulent.
An Arizona woman's back account, with her unemployment insurance money in it, was closed in July by DES because the agency thought it was fraudulent.
US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
Can your employer require a COVID-19 vaccine?
Could your return to the office come with a COVID-19 vaccine? We're taking a closer look at whether your employer can require you to get the shot.
Could your return to the office come with a COVID-19 vaccine? We're taking a closer look at whether your employer can require you to get the shot.
Arizona nonprofit helping the jobless find work opens Mesa office
St. Joseph the Worker, a nonprofit that helps the unemployed get jobs, has opened a new office in Mesa. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
St. Joseph the Worker, a nonprofit that helps the unemployed get jobs, has opened a new office in Mesa. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Senate votes to raise Arizona’s low unemployment pay
The Senate voted to pass SB1411, which would raise Arizona’s super-low $240 maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $320.
The Senate voted to pass SB1411, which would raise Arizona’s super-low $240 maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $320.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Humble Restaurant Group hiring for dozens of jobs
The Humble Restaurant Group is looking to hire more than 50 workers in a job fair at Humble Bistro from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 5.
The Humble Restaurant Group is looking to hire more than 50 workers in a job fair at Humble Bistro from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 5.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
Incarcerated California woman, accomplice accused of stealing more than $100K in EDD benefits
Officials say the state has paid at least $11 billion in benefits to people whose identities it has been unable to verify, which they say is likely fraud. Of that, $810 million was tied to ineligible prisoners.
Officials say the state has paid at least $11 billion in benefits to people whose identities it has been unable to verify, which they say is likely fraud. Of that, $810 million was tied to ineligible prisoners.
Millions of dollars available in emergency rental assistance for Arizonans; few applications submitted
The state of Arizona has only received 330 applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, but there are still millions of dollars in funding available.
The state of Arizona has only received 330 applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, but there are still millions of dollars in funding available.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
$15 minimum wage hike seems all but dead in Democrats' massive COVID-19 relief bill
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Phoenix breakfast restaurant Morning Squeeze is hiring - promising news for Arizona food industry
Morning Squeeze, an Arizona breakfast joint with locations in Scottsdale and Tempe, is hiring for dozens of jobs for their soon-to-open downtown Phoenix location.
Morning Squeeze, an Arizona breakfast joint with locations in Scottsdale and Tempe, is hiring for dozens of jobs for their soon-to-open downtown Phoenix location.