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OSHA fines Clay contractor for fall hazards
CLAY — A roofing and siding contractor based in Clay faces $61,600 in fines after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s
Report: Destiny USA expansion generated $27M for local union workers
SYRACUSE — A total of 546 trade-union craftsmen worked on constructing the Destiny USA shopping mall expansion in Syracuse, according to a new report. Those
Local unemployment rates dip in September compared to August
Unemployment rates in Central New York’s metro areas fell slightly in September compared to August but were still higher than year-ago levels, according to new
Navigating OSHA regulations when using temporary employees
Many businesses utilize temporary employees. There are several things to be aware of when you contract through a temporary agency to provide employees. Companies need to be cautious in assuming they are the employer of these workers. While this is the case in many circumstances, such as payroll and taxes, there are several other state
CNY loses industrial jobs in face of Upstate gains
Central New York couldn’t keep pace as industrial employment grew in the Upstate region over the last year, according to a manufacturing publication. The 2013
Local unemployment rates drop slightly from August
Local unemployment rates in September were down — but not by much — from August’s rates, according to the state Department of Labor. In the
Online tools aim to aid hiring of veterans
SYRACUSE — The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University and GE are partnering on an effort to promote the business case
Welch Allyn says work-force cuts will help, not hurt, Skaneateles plant
SKANEATELES FALLS — [Last month’s] announcement by Welch Allyn that it will cut 10 percent of its work force in the next three years sent shockwaves throughout Skaneateles, where the company has its global headquarters and employs 1,300 people. While companywide restructuring will have a significant impact in Skaneateles, it should be seen as a
Workshops to focus on government contracting
OSWEGO — The State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego Phoenix Center will host a series of five workshops on winning government contracts starting Oct.
Federal grant to fund Upstate Medical University nurse-practitioner scholarships
SYRACUSE — The State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University’s College of Nursing will use a new two-year federal grant to fund scholarships
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