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Manufacturers in Fort Smith survive recession with fewer workers; new plant on horizon
... — Manufacturers in Fort Smith have cut thousands of jobs over the past few years, but companies are ... is the first step to eventually restoring some jobs. Whirlpool dropped from employing 4,600 to about 1,000. But Whirlpool has moved a refrigerator line to Mexico. Other factories have cut jobs strictly because of the recession. Kathy Deck, director for the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas, says the economy has changed, and the manufacturing ... Petcare pet food plant near Fort Smith. The facility is to employ 200 people and the company has been hiring ...
Cummins, maker of diesel engines, to move 400 jobs to Mexico
... (AP) — Cummins Filtration has announced plans to move 400 jobs at its Lake Mills plant to a factory in Mexico. The division of diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. announced Tuesday its oil and fuel filter..., beginning in November. Cummins executive Rich Freeland says the decision to move the jobs came as a result of the filtration industry becoming increasingly price sensitive and a recent...second quarter. Officials say 400 workers at the plant in Winnebago County will lose their jobs between November 2009 and March 2010. Other operations at the ...
Entergy Plans to Shift "Handful" Of Jobs From Arkansas
... center in the Jackson area. Entergy spokesman Michael Burns said Tuesday that positions would be shifted from all of Entergy's service areas in Louisiana and Arkansas. Some of the positions will involve transmission contractors, Burns said. Burns told Arkansas Business only a "handful" of jobs would be moved from Arkansas. In April 2006, after locating its post-storm headquarters in Jackson, Entergy returned to New Orleans and announced a decentralization program for many of its operations. At ...
CAREER DECISION: College-bound face clouded jobs outlook [The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo.]
...were terrified and faced a lot of struggles finding employment," Gjerde said. In contrast, underclassmen are "really optimistic ... said. Meanwhile, an influx of past graduates are returning to the career center for help after losing their jobs,... and the state as a whole. The rankings are based on employment data and employer surveys. Many of the listed jobs are the same statewide but one of ... several kinds of computer industry jobs such as technician, software engineer and systems analyst. ... Department of Labor: Registered nurse General manager Auto mechanic Insurance agent sales Licensed practical...
Arkansas to Get 150 New Jobs
A $9 million boost in federal funding will result in 150 new permanent jobs for an Arkansas state agency to process other states' Social Security disability claims. A legislative panel on Friday approved receiving the ... Social Security Administration. Agency director Arthur Boutiette (BOO'-tee-ett) says Arkansas is one of five states to be designated as "Mega Disability Agencies" to handle other ... building in Little Rock to house the new employees. The minimum salaries for the new jobs will range from about $26,500 to more than $117,000. Typical starting salaries...
Hiring freeze in place in almost 1 in 4 Arkansas businesses and organizations
The Arkansas Compensation Association reported Friday (Aug. 21) that almost one in four Arkansas companies have instituted a hiring freeze or have frozen employee wages. ACA says its 2009 Compensation & Benefits Survey is the largest in the state, and surveyed 106 companies, organizations and governments for the newest survey. The survey reports salary data on 140 jobs and more than 20 benefit & leave policies. According to the ACA report, 24% of Arkansas companies reported having a hiring freeze in place, and 22% of companies have frozen wages. The salary and wage increases reported ...
Arkansas' jobless rate edges up to 7.4%
... slightly over the 7.2% in June 2009. The last time Arkansas’ unemployment rate was 7.4% or higher was February 1992...2,300 more unemployed Arkansans, according to the report from the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services. Officials with the DWS continue... jobs declining between June and July. Arkansas is still feeling the effects of the recession, though ... durable goods manufacturing - the primary component of manufacturing jobs in the Fort Smith region. The trade, transportation ...public school employment accounting for most of the gains. Link here for the BLS information on Arkansas job ...
Fired US Workers Seek Health Plans as...
... said Nelson, whose husband lost his job in February. "We've been paying $...$1,100." U.S. workers who lose their jobs can remain on their employer's health plan for as long as... Associates Inc. It's available for employees who lost their job from Sept. 1, 2008, through Dec. 31, ... more or get rejected." Individual plans, as opposed to an employer-sponsored group plan, are the "fastest growing ... mechanic in February, has found work as an auto mechanic but doesn't receive health benefits, she said. "We've deplenished ...Laden said, and don't assume that a new employer's coverage will start the day you do....
Program Helps Young Workers Try Out Their Career Field
...around that spot. Tom Fuller with the state Department of Employment wouldn’t predict a turnaround, but ...overall jobless rate - is one of the worst in the U.S. State employment economist, Art Ayre, says young ...earned about $1500 to $1800 for eight weeks of work. The auto shop’s owner, Jake Hammer,...if the teenager wants to turn a wrench between auto repair classes. The Youth Summer Works ...Less than two-thirds of the spending on the youth employment program actually winds up in the hands ... of the program is to set teenagers on a career path. Being a full-time mechanic is still years away ...
Neighborhood Job Tracker for August 13, 2009
... find a job. Each week, we list available positions in our Neighborhood Job Tracker segment on Good Morning Cincinnati. Cincinnati State has openings for three key... Grants Administration, and a Human Resource Associate. Northern Kentucky University also has jobs available. They are hiring an Environmental Safety Specialist, an Assistant to Vice President, and Technical Coordinator. And the University of Cincinnati also has several open positions including an Auto Mechanic, a Program Manager and an Information Technology Analyst. You can send a story to multiple email addresses by separating the...
Manufacturer bringing 100 jobs to Morristown
... to open a Morristown plant that would create 100 new jobs. Wellco and it's parent company, Tactical Holdings Operations Incorporated, ...and non-military consumers. Wellco plans to purchase the former BOS Automotive Products Inc. building located in the Morristown Airport Industrial Park ... of Commerce President Thom Robinson. Robinson believes the 100 new jobs at Wellco means 70 new jobs at other local businesses. "There will be 70 other jobs in the retail, service and commercial sectors that will occur to supply that initial 100 jobs," said Robinson. Wellco hopes to open the new operation in 30 ...
Schools seek federal money for career...
Burlington School System is asking to borrow money through a federal stimulus program to help build a career-technical education center. The school board voted Monday to pursue the money. That request will go... center as a way to strengthen programs offered to students in areas such as computer-related technology, automotive work, health care and business/finance. Some board members have suggested it could help ...rsquo;t make a big difference in the amount of space at existing schools. Students who take classes at the career/technical center would spend part of the day there and part of the day at...
Nation's job cuts approach 1 Million ...
... are still a long way from a full recovery. In fact, monthly job cuts are likely to return to levels in excess of 100,000 ..., chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The July surge in job cuts was led by firms in the transportation industry, which announced ... automotive job-cut announcements were recorded. �Declining layoffs in the automotive industry may not be indicative of a turnaround. Instead, these employers simply may not have any room for additional ... only a marginal increase in retail sales,� he says, Job cuts in the telecommunication sector, on the other hand, appear to ...
Automotive parts manufacturer Lear to close El Paso site: 155 employees to lose jobs
Lear Corp., the Michigan-based automotive parts manufacturer, plans to close its El Paso distribution ... about half of what they were because of the lower sales by auto manufacturers," said Mel Stephens, vice president ... agency began meeting with employees last week to offer job search assistance. She said positions being lost include an accountant, senior quality engineer, human resources administrator, information technology positions,...search assistance along with the job readiness workshops and each person affected will be assigned an employment adviser," Macias-Cervantes wrote in an e-mail. Ed...
Free Training for More Than 500 Jobs Openings Forecasted for Local Automotive Suppliers
...-time job openings forecasted to be available next year with local automotive suppliers. “Between March through August of next year, local companies that serve as suppliers to the automotive industry will need to fill between 350 to 600 jobs,” said Dr. ... and production. Those completing the training will be MSSC certified production technicians. To enroll in the program, individuals must first attend one of ... the 12-week training program will be guaranteed an interview with a local employer. For additional information, or to register to attend an information session, contact ...