Stagehands protest, ask Ducey to allow events in Arizona again
Stagehands protested in downtown Phoenix, asking Governor Doug Ducey to allow events to take place in the state again.
Stagehands protested in downtown Phoenix, asking Governor Doug Ducey to allow events to take place in the state again.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $17 an hour for full-time employees
The pay increase will take effect on Oct. 1, 2020.
The pay increase will take effect on Oct. 1, 2020.
Amazon to hire additional 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge
Amazon said it needs to fill roles at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it’s opening this month.
Amazon said it needs to fill roles at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it’s opening this month.
$300 weekly unemployment benefit comes to an end - here's what it means for Arizona families
The $300 additional weekly jobless payments have come to an end in Arizona - and residents across the state are starting to feel the consequences.
The $300 additional weekly jobless payments have come to an end in Arizona - and residents across the state are starting to feel the consequences.
Plans being made for US census layoffs despite federal judge’s order
In an email obtained by The Associated Press, supervisors in at least one California office have been instructed to make plans for laying off census takers.
In an email obtained by The Associated Press, supervisors in at least one California office have been instructed to make plans for laying off census takers.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Amazon looking to fill 33,000 corporate and tech jobs during virtual career day
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people for corporate, tech roles
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Weekly, additional $300 in Arizona unemployment could end as soon as Sept. 14
If a new bill is not passed and federal funds do run out by Sept. 14, unemployed Arizonans will only receive the state benefit of $243 a week.
If a new bill is not passed and federal funds do run out by Sept. 14, unemployed Arizonans will only receive the state benefit of $243 a week.
Arizona resident finally receives unemployment benefits after 90 days of waiting
For thousands of Arizonans on the unemployment backlog, time is running out for them to get their finances figured out before the increased $300 payments end. One man's account was finally accepted days after an interview with FOX 10.
For thousands of Arizonans on the unemployment backlog, time is running out for them to get their finances figured out before the increased $300 payments end. One man's account was finally accepted days after an interview with FOX 10.
Unions threaten work stoppages amid calls for racial justice
Ahead of Labor Day, unions representing millions across several working-class sectors are threatening to authorize work stoppages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement amid calls for concrete measures that address racial injustice.
Ahead of Labor Day, unions representing millions across several working-class sectors are threatening to authorize work stoppages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement amid calls for concrete measures that address racial injustice.
ASU economist speaks out on job growth prospects in Arizona
Currently, Arizona is outpacing the national job growth number.
Currently, Arizona is outpacing the national job growth number.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
Salon had to remove job ad for 'happy’ stylist because it is 'discriminatory' against unhappy people
A hair salon says it was told by a job center it couldn't run an advertisement recruiting a “happy” stylist because the word is “discriminatory” against unhappy people.
A hair salon says it was told by a job center it couldn't run an advertisement recruiting a “happy” stylist because the word is “discriminatory” against unhappy people.
A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Arizona woman facing eviction after losing her job, husband in the past year
The $300 of extra money people were receiving for unemployment could be running out soon and thousands of Arizonans are struggling. FOX 10's Matt Galka is in Casa Grande where the situation is getting dire for one woman.
The $300 of extra money people were receiving for unemployment could be running out soon and thousands of Arizonans are struggling. FOX 10's Matt Galka is in Casa Grande where the situation is getting dire for one woman.
FedEx to hire 70,000 workers for 'unprecedented holiday shipping season'
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.