Alabama’s labor force participation, weekly wages show increase
The Alabama Department of Labor reported that the state's labor force participation rate reached a record high of 57.2% in December, and wages were also higher than a year ago. However, the state's unemployment rate in December also showed a slight increase from November. “Our labor force participation rate continues to rise, with the prime-age […]
Unions threaten Alabama’s low wages, not Alabama’s workers
Farmers, let's be thankful we have jobs. That's the message made clear last week by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who wrote a pro-business piece in which she said Alabama's “economic model” has led to unions seeking to organize at many of the state's auto plants. He claimed that he was under attack from. Its “economic […]
Department of Labor recovers $114K in back wages, damages from operators of Yuma sports bar who intentionally denied overtime pay to 86 workers
Yuma, Arizona – A federal investigation into the pay practices of Yuma’s sports bars and grills hired three owners after they learned that intentionally and willfully refusing to pay their employees overtime was a vicious and expensive gamble. Recovered $114,996 in unpaid wages and damages for 86 employees. The investigator U.S. Department of Laborof Wage/time […]
Arizona bill to penalize Tucson, Flagstaff for higher minimum wages fails
PHOENIX — Two Republican lawmakers joined all Democrats on a House panel on Wednesday to reverse measures designed to force the cities of Tucson and Flagstaff to pay higher minimum wages. Instead, Republican Rep. David Livingston said a better approach would be an initiative that would allow cities to repeal minimum wage laws, raise minimum […]
House panel defeats measure to make Arizona cities pay for higher minimum wages
government Bob Christie | Capitol Media Services Posted on: March 29, 2023 PHOENIX — Two Republicans joined all Democrats on a House panel on Wednesday to defeat measures designed to force the cities of Tucson and Flagstaff to pay higher minimum wages, even as GOP lawmakers voted. It’s not because I like the boost approved […]
AZ bill to penalize Tucson, Flagstaff for higher minimum wages fails
Bob Christie Capitol Media Service PHOENIX — Two Republicans joined all Democrats on a House panel on Wednesday to defeat measures designed to force the cities of Tucson and Flagstaff to pay higher minimum wages, even as GOP lawmakers voted. It’s not because I like the boost approved by . Instead, Republican Rep. David Livingston […]
Low wages, housing shortage puts burden on renters across Arizona
A study of six Arizona counties by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University found that low wages, housing shortages, and an increase in short-term rentals and vacation homes are limiting access to affordable housing. I’m here. The study brings together surveys from Maricopa, Yuma, Cochise, Coconino, Yavapai, and Pima counties, including […]
Legislation would penalize Tucson, Flagstaff for minimum wages
Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Arizona legislators are moving to financially penalize the city by imposing a higher minimum wage than the rest of the state. And they’re doing it in a way designed to circumvent restrictions voters imposed on lawmakers in 2016, which said cities could have their own base wages. Senate […]
Sheriff and Supervisors discuss wages | News
During the June 20 work session on La Paz County Sheriff’s Office salaries, discussions took place between Sheriff Will Ponce and county superintendents, especially District 2 Superintendent Deuce Minor. Ponce said his department is losing employees to other agencies that can pay more, but Minor said the county doesn’t have the funds to do what […]
