April 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
MANNING With the deadline approaching to turn in applications for Dunn County’s open sheriff position, the County Commission will check the law before determining what the salary for the position will be. Continue Reading
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February 21, 2013 in EOT Focus
A coalition of children’s groups, religious organizations and unions say Minnesota’s poor would benefit from a higher minimum wage, more state child care support and a tax credit for parents. Continue Reading
February 1, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
Four employees who recently left their positions at a Dickinson safety company have filed wage grievances with the North Dakota Department of Labor. Continue Reading
January 19, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO Nursing homes in western North Dakota are struggling to maintain staffing in the face of a bidding war for workers that is rippling from the booming Oil Patch. Continue Reading
November 24, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO Employment in the heart of North Dakota’s Oil Patch has soared by about 50 percent over the past three years. Continue Reading
September 18, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Kudos to Grand Forks City Council President Hal Gershman, who called for a review of the city’s processes for giving raises and promotions. Continue Reading
September 18, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Unless the governor and Legislature undertake the challenge to make substantial changes to the state employee compensation system, there will be a growing animosity toward public sector workers, who get higher wages and better benefits than those who are paying the taxes that keep them employed. Continue Reading
September 16, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
After the City Council denied its request for a 0.5 mill increase two weeks ago, the Grand Forks Public Library is moving forward with a city study’s recommendation for wage increases. Continue Reading
September 8, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
There are more librarians graduating than there are available jobs; Forbes ranks the Master of Library Science first in its listing of the worst master’s degrees if a student is looking for a job after graduation.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook reports weak prospects for librarians and stiff competition for a limited number of jobs now and in the future. Continue Reading
August 6, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Manufacturers across the Upper Midwest will tell anyone who listens that they have jobs to offer 2,580 welding positions in Minnesota alone but not enough solid applicants. They point to a “skills gap” between the jobs available and the people out looking for work.
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