jobs

Veterans Job Fair, Business 'Boot Camp' Tomorrow and Friday At World War II Museum

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

A jobs fair and business advice are on tap tomorrow and Friday for veterans. Social events are also planned at the World War II Museum.

A Tale Of Two Cities: Too Many Jobs, Or Not Enough

Stefania Ferro — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:52:00 +0000

Maria Arvizu continues to fill out job applications even though she has yet to deposit her last paycheck.

Arvizu, 53, relocated to Yuma, Ariz., to become a bus driver for the local school district last year. After school closed for summer break, she was caught off guard when she was laid off. She had expected to get another driving assignment and was denied collecting unemployment because she was still considered a school employee.

Oil rises slightly to near $85 on stimulus hopes

The Associated Press — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:53:01 +0000

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil rose slightly to near $85 a barrel today, clawing back some of a large drop from the previous session amid hope that weak U.S. economic growth may trigger new stimulus measures.

Senator Landrieu Vows Fight over Closure of New Orleans Mail Center

Eileen Fleming — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:06:00 +0000

Public officials in Louisiana are vowing a fight over plans to close a New Orleans processing center of the U.S. Postal Service. The loss of 800 jobs is a major hit to the city’s economy.