“Alaskan workers deserve a fair process to ensure Alaska’s minimum wage keeps up with inflation, and this is the first year the new law requires it to be adjusted,” said Labor Commissioner Heidi Drygas. “This modest increase will protect low wage workers and their families against inflation over time.” Alaska Statute 23.10.065(a) requires the Alaska […]
JUNEAU, Alaska—The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development is revitalizing a job training initiative to place Alaskans in credentialed positions in the U.S.-flag commercial maritime fleet. Alaskans who pass industry and Coast Guard required physicals, drug screenings, and background checks will be eligible to enter into a 14-month apprenticeship program to train for credential […]
JUNEAU, Alaska— Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.7 percent in May, a small increase from April’s 6.6 percent. The comparable national rate was 4.7 percent. The last time there was a two percentage point gap between the U.S. and Alaska rates was October of 2009, when rates peaked at the height of the great […]
JUNEAU-The Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Juneau Job Center is providing Rapid Response assistance for approximately 168 Walmart employees who are being laid off on February 10th. The Job Center is holding a job fair for Walmart employees on January 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and they also can come by any […]