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New York’s initial unemployment claims rise 7 percent
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ending Nov. 23 increased by more than 7 percent,
State unemployment rate ticks up to 7.7 percent in October
New York’s unemployment rate rose 0.1 percent to 7.7 percent between September and October, according to preliminary figures the New York State Department of Labor
Lockheed to cut 4,000 jobs and close four plants, but not Syracuse-area site
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) announced today that it will close four plants across the U.S., cutting 4,000 jobs, by mid-2015, in response to continued
Lockheed Martin: operations in Salina will continue ‘for at least the next year’
SALINA — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) says it “will not consider” any plans that would impact the future of its site in Salina “for
OSHA cites Cicero manufacturer for 13 safety violations
CICERO — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited EJ USA Inc., a metal-hatch manufacturer, for 13 “serious” violations
Computer-technology firm CCPlus plans move, more hiring
SALINA — CCPlus, Inc., a computer-technology company that provides outsourcing services for some of its clients, plans to move into new space in Salina in
Lockheed Martin announces 600 more layoffs companywide
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) today announced it is cutting about 600 more jobs in its Mission Systems and Training business in the
State announces $1.2 million in job-training grants
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that $1.2 million in job-training grants is still available to businesses that hire long-term, unemployed New Yorkers. This effort
Daikin Applied delays Auburn plant closure, employee layoffs
AUBURN — Minneapolis, Minn.–based Daikin Applied on Thursday announced it will keep its Auburn plant open through 2015, representing a “one-year delay.” The company also
Cuomo: 82,000 jobs available on Jobs Express website
Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week announced that more than 82,000 positions are available on the state’s Jobs Express website. Jobs Express connects job seekers to
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