U.S. unemployment drops to lowest in 17 years
Watch Video HARTFORD — America’s job market got back on its feet in October. The U.S. economy rebounded from the hurricanes and added 261,000 jobs, the best performance of the Trump administration....
View ArticleCancun dream job pays $10,000 a month, no experience required
CANCUN, Mexico – If you’re looking for a job, love warm weather and want to live on the beach, this may be the employment opportunity of a lifetime. One lucky person will get paid $10,000 per month to...
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The 10 highest paying jobs that don’t require a four-year college degree
As America moves further and further away from the industrialized, assembly line work force that thrived during the early and mid-20th century, the wage gap between those with a 4-year college degree...
View ArticleSexual harassment in the workplace – Knowing your rights
HARTFORD -- NBC’s “Today” show host Matt Lauer has been fired from NBC News on Wednesday after an employee filed a complaint about “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace,” the network...
View ArticleConnecticut leaders weigh in on CVS/Aetna merger
HARTFORD -- Connecticut leaders are beginning to weigh in on CVS's acquisition of Hartford-based Aetna for $69 billion dollars, announced Sunday. "I'm digesting the news," said Senator Richard...
View ArticleDept. of Labor: General Electric to cut 80 jobs in Norwalk
NORWALK — According to the Department of Labor, the General Electric Digital Unit is cutting 80 jobs in January. The Department of Labor said the layoffs will begin on January 30, 2018. The layoffs...
View ArticleNew Britain-based Stanley Black & Decker expanding to Hartford
HARTFORD -- A long-standing Connecticut business is expanding their business presence in Connecticut. New Britain –based Stanley Black & Decker announced Tuesday they are putting a new advanced...
View ArticleCommunity college merger would cost jobs but save $28M
HARTFORD — State education officials said a plan to consolidate Connecticut’s 12 community colleges would mean the loss of almost 200 jobs and save about $28 million. The Hartford Courant reports that...
View ArticleFord will now build electric cars in Mexico
FLAT ROCK, MI — Ford will build its next generation all-electric car in Mexico, rather than at the plant in Michigan where it promised to build it. The automaker announced in January that it would...
View ArticleWest Haven City Hall issues hiring freeze
WEST HAVEN -- There is a hard freeze that has taken over in West Haven and it has nothing to do with the weather. One month ago today, Nancy Rossi became the first woman to be elected Mayor in West...
View ArticleWalmart is letting workers get paid whenever they want
Walmart is teaming up with Silicon Valley to make payday come early for its employees. The company announced a new “Instapay” service for its 1.4 million workers. The service will allow Walmart...
View ArticleThese companies promise to pass on some of their tax cut to workers
Watch Video NEW YORK — Companies wasted no time announcing plans to use some of their steep tax savings to boost their workers. Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bancorp said they plan to hike their...
View ArticleConnecticut jobless rate worsens slightly, job growth lags
HARTFORD — A new report shows Connecticut lost 3,500 jobs in November, slowing job growth in the state. Thursday’s monthly Department of Labor employment report shows Connecticut’s unemployment rate is...
View ArticleFedEx to give wage increases, bonuses to workers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx said it’ll be giving wage increases, bonuses and make a voluntary $1.5 billion contribution to the company’s pension plan, citing recent tax reform legislation. The package...
View ArticleThe Real Story: Jobs and the economy
HARTFORD -- Joe Brennan, President and CEO of the CT Business and Industry Association (CBIA) is Al and Jenn's guest. They get his reaction to the new Commerce Department report, showing how...
View ArticleFamily owned supermarket welcomes Hurricane victims with open arms
MANCHESTER – A family owned supermarket is helping Puerto Rican families impacted by Hurricane Maria, start a new life in Connecticut. ShopRite of Manchester and East Hartford is providing jobs for...
View ArticleAttorneys general in several states, including Connecticut, oppose federal...
CHICAGO — Attorneys general in over a dozen states, including Connecticut, oppose a federal Department of Labor proposal to let employers control the tips of some hourly employees. The attorneys...
View ArticleASML to add more than 500 jobs in Wilton
WILTON - Netherlands-based ASML, a company that manufactures the machines that make computer chips, is expanding its engineering and manufacturing footprint in Wilton. In exchange for economic...
View ArticleCVS to boost hourly minimum wage to $11 in April
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — In what it says is a continuing commitment to investing in the growth and success of its employees, CVS Health on Thursday announced three major programs that will enable employees...
View ArticleFOX61 partners with Manchester High School to offer pointers from a professional
MANCHESTER -- FOX61's Margaux Farrell visited Manchester High School on Friday for a broadcast journalism panel. Margaux's visit was for a job partnership event where students got to hear from...
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