Desperate for Workers, US Restaurants and Stores Raise Pay
McDonald’s, Sheetz and Chipotle are just some of the latest companies to follow Amazon, Walmart and Costco in boosting wages, in some cases to $15 an hour or higher.
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Governor Gordon Withdraws Wyoming from COVID-era Unemployment Programs
Governor Mark Gordon has announced that he is pulling Wyoming from its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefit programs.
Fraud Overwhelms Pandemic-Related Unemployment Programs
An Associated Press review finds that many states will not even publicly acknowledge the extent of the problem.
Mills Named a ‘Poorest’ City in Wyoming, But There’s Good News
The word "poor" can mean different things. I say that as a preface to news I've found about Mills making a "poorest" cities in Wyoming list, but there's good news.
Report: Casper Economic Health on the Rise, Still Lower than Pre-COVID
According to the Casper Economic Health Index (CaEHI), Wyoming has an index value of 97.7, as of September 2020.
Report: Wyoming Economic Health on the Rise, Still Lower than Pre-COVID
According to the Wyoming Economic Health Index (WEHI), Wyoming has an index value of 99.9, as of September 2020.
Pandemic Wreck’s Global Class of 2020’s Hopes for First Jobs
COVID-19 has thwarted hopes of landing first jobs, which are important for jumpstarting careers, as employers cut back graduate recruiting plans or even revoke job offers.
Virus Restrictions Eased, Wyoming Unemployment Fell in June
Teton County had the largest drop in unemployment.
More Than One Million Americans Seek Help As Companies Cut More Jobs
It was the 17th consecutive week that jobless claims surpassed 1 million.
Layoffs Stuck at High Level as 1.3 Million Seek Jobless Aid
Fifteen other states have suspended their re-openings.