Arizona's minimum wage set to increase
State law mandates it go up with inflation.
Union membership in Arizona inches up
The state still trails much of the nation.
City-funded industrial sewing class to hold last class of the year
The program has already graduated sixteen students and plans to grow well beyond that next year
Arizona adds many new jobs across industries
Industries that have struggled to hire are showing some signs of recovery
Where's the new money in the state budget going?
We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year
Tucson Starbucks votes in favor of unionizing
The Starbucks is the first in the city and fifth in the state to join a growing national movement.
Tucson Starbucks to vote on unionizing
The vote could make it the fifth location in the state to unionize.
A grassroots Tucson baker wins a national award for excellence.
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Automation could leave many Arizonans out of work, study warns
It also recommends the state invest more in job training to hedge job losses.
Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed
Blame the pandemic and rising wages.
Tucson will help essential workers buy homes
The program builds off of a current city and county program.
Tucson teachers earn less than teachers in similar Western cities
A study by University of Arizona economists shows teacher salaries in Tucson aren’t keeping up with the nation or even Western cities comparable in size or cost of living
Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery
The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.
Federal government could take over job safety enforcement from Arizona
OSHA is starting the process of revoking Arizona's state plan this week.
End to unemployment benefits had very little effect on job market
Gov. Ducey touted the move last summer as a fix to the tight labor market
