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The Travelers to cut 180 jobs in Syracuse field office
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), a Hartford, Conn.–based insurance company that operates a field office in Syracuse, on July 23 announced plans to cut
CNY unemployment rates decline by one percent or more in June
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica–Rome regions fell by at least one percentage point in June when compared to the same month in
State unemployment rate dips slightly in June to 7.5 percent
New York state’s unemployment rate fell 0.1 percent in June to 7.5 percent, the lowest level since February 2009, according to preliminary figures the New
New York’s initial unemployment claims jump by 62 percent in latest week
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ended July 6, soared by 15,163, or 62 percent,
State approves rates for 17 health insurers in upcoming benefit exchange
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved health-insurance plan rates for 17 insurers seeking to offer
Lockheed Martin announces 300 layoffs companywide
SALINA — Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) today announced it is cutting 300 jobs in its Mission Systems and Training business in the
Ask yourself the following two questions: 1) Is your organization’s retirement plan compliant with the myriad IRS and Department of Labor regulations? 2) Is your
Planned job cuts rise 8 percent in June compared to May, Challenger report says
U.S. employers announced workforce reductions totaling 39,372 jobs in June, up 8.2 percent from 36,398 job cuts in May and almost 5 percent higher than
CNY unemployment rates fall in May
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica–Rome regions fell in May compared to both the previous month and the year-ago period. The New
St. Elizabeth Medical Center lays off 10, eliminates about 40 vacant positions
UTICA — St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica today announced it has laid off 10 employees and will eliminate about 40 vacant positions as the
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