Posts Tagged Employment
New data shows a mixed bag in Virginia when it comes to job growth
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2024
Virginia’s job growth is going strong, according to the latest data from the federal government. But, as Michael Pope tells us, it’s a mixed picture for different parts of the Commonwealth.
Plaintiffs: VEC Processing Claims Too Slowly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 5, 2021
A court filing provided insight into the Virginia Employment Commission’s progress towards resolving tens of thousands of backlogged cases. In a status report released Thursday, legal groups said the pace is not quick enough. Jahd Khalil reports.
Some Virginia Workers Are Continuing to Deal With Low Wages
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 29, 2019
Service sector employees in Virginia have been struggling for years with low wages. And now, they are looking ahead to an uncertain future. Michael Pope has the story.
Middle-Skills Jobs Becoming Harder to Find
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2019
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Employers across Virginia are demanding more of workers, and that’s changing the job market. Michael Pope reports.
Young People Put Off Joining Workforce in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2017
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Young people are increasingly delaying their entry into the workforce, a trend that could have drastic consequences for what happens when they do finally get that first job. Michael Pope is digging into the numbers.
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