Hanford Timecard Fraud Trials Get Underway
The total amount of fraudulent pay was over $100,000, say officials. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleGov. Inslee Ok's $600 Million Pay Raise for State Workers – Special Labor...
Watchdog groups such as ShiftWa and The Freedom Foundation have been watching closely as Gov. Inslee has been holding less than transparent negotiations with various labor union leaders who represent...
View ArticleHanford Subcontractors Refuse to Cooperate in Whistleblower Investigation –...
Two Hanford subcontractors have been sharply criticized for refusing to cooperate in an investigation over a fired Hanford whistleblower. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleThese Are the 10 Dumbest Reasons People Have Used to Call in Sick to Work
Sometimes, honesty is not the best policy. A new poll of 3,100 employees and 2,200 hiring managers has come up with the most absurd reasons people have actually used for calling in sick. Read...
View ArticleWA State Attorney General Sues D.O.E. Over Workers Exposure to Hanford Tank...
Wednesday, Attorney General Bob Ferguson said he plans to sue the Department of Energy and Washington River Protection Services over what has been called an ongoing issue with harmful tank vapors at...
View ArticleBIG Policy Conference Coming to Tri-Cities January 6th – They Want YOUR Opinion
If you read our website, Facebook page, and listen to Newstalk 870, you're probably familiar with The Washington Policy Center. Now, they're coming to the Tri-Cities, bringing in some pretty...
View ArticlePortland Mayor Wants to Eliminate Criminal Backround Checks on Job...
Not only that, but Mayor Charlie Hales wants to put in place a $10K tax credit for companies that do hire former felons. (Video courtesy of Daylight Disinfections on YouTube) Read More|Comment Continue...
View ArticleUnemployment Rate Drops — But It's From People Leaving Workforce, Not New Jobs
The federal government is not presenting the honest story about job numbers, says Americans for Limited Government (ALG), one of the larger conservative political action groups in the country. Read...
View ArticleTri-City Regional Chamber Plans FREE Government Contracting Workshop April 7
It's time for the next in a quarterly series of free workshops offered to area business owners, designed to help them learn how to more effectively land contracts that can greatly help expand their...
View ArticleYou'll Never Guess the Highest Paid State Employees!
The governor isn't even in the top 10 of highest-paid Washington state employees. You may be surprised by who did make the top 10. For departments with the largest payrolls, No. 1 is not surprising...
View ArticleStatewide $15 Minimum Wage Bill Stalls in Senate – Won't Vote on House Bill
Once again, the last line of defense in the State Senate has business owners - especially small ones - breathing a sigh of relief. At least ones OUTSIDE of Seattle. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View Article21 Seattle Protestors Arrested at $15 Minimum Wage Rally
In sharp contrast to the paltry showing outside the McDonalds on Court St. in Pasco (six people), nearly two-dozen protestors were arrested for disorderly conduct in Seattle Wednesday. Read...
View ArticleBenton, Franklin County March Unemployement Sees Little Change
New numbers released by Washington state show our region fairly stable when it comes to jobs, but not among the lowest in state. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleWashington State Unemployment Rate Dips Below National Average
For the first time since May of 2014, the Washington state unemployment rate dropped just below the national average. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleBenton, Franklin Counties Unemployment Rates Rise Slightly
Benton, Franklin Counties saw a slight increase in their unemployment rates from April to May. We're two of 20 counties with rates that fall between 6 and 8 percent. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleBudget Shutdown Could Have Ripple Effect Across State
If legislators fail to reach a budget agreement and it's not signed before 12:01 am July 1st, there could be repercussions beyond the estimated 26,000 state workers who would be furloughed. Read...
View ArticleControversial Labor Research Center Defunded by State Legislature
Known as the LERC, or Labor Education Research Center, it was essentially put out of business when the legislature approved the recent budget. Why? Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticlePasco Teachers Approve Strike If No Agreement Reached
If an agreement is not reached in their contract dispute with the Pasco School District by September 1st, Pasco teachers Wednesday night approved a strike vote by a margin of 77%. Read More|Comment...
View ArticleAnd The Highest Paying Job of 2015 Is…
If you're looking to change careers, here's one you may want to take into consideration. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleWant To Become An Amazon Delivery Driver? You Could – Using Your Own Car!
Realizing they want to ensure continued success of their Prime Now delivery service, Amazon is turning to YOU as a possible delivery driver! Read More|Comment Continue reading…
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