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Youths take jobs seriously; employers see positives
Sierra Vista Herald - Vinny's Pizza employee Nick Jurik retrieves ranch dressing inside of the restaurant's walk-in freezer Friday. The Buena High School sophomore has worked at Vinny's since January. (By Mark Levy-Herald/Review) SIERRA VISTA It s all about

Amtrak runs into flack over outsourcing plan
Network World Fusion - Published reports say U.S. Senators Robert C. Byrd (D-W.V.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) wrote to Amtrak Chairman David Laney to protest the outsourcing plan and to urge the railroad not to take jobs out of the United States. The letter was also sent

Florida Launches Plan To Keep Space Business
News Channel 2000 - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida is launching a new mission to attract high-tech companies and jobs in the space industry. Monday marked the inaugural meeting of the board of directors of Space Florida, the state's new space agency, WESH 2 News reported

Hispanic Unemployment Rate Increased to 5.3 Percent in June
HispanicBusiness.com - In June, Hispanics gained 108,000 new jobs. However, the total Hispanic labor force increased by 179,000, from a combination of a population increase of 87,000 and entry into the labor market of 92,000 people that were previously considered not in

Demmer jobs help, but more needed
Lansing State Journal - Demmer Corp.'s plan to bring nearly 300 manufacturing jobs to Lansing by next year is a much needed boost for a sector in turmoil over the past several years. City and state officials hope the new jobs - tasked with producing armor for light-duty

Jobs Report: Salaries Up For The Highly Skilled
TechWeb - Highly skilled IT workers are commanding ever-higher wages as the IT employment scene shifts to a more narrowly focused marketplace. The Yoh Index of Technology Wages reported Monday that IT wages increased 3.1 percent overall in the fourth quarter

Novice challenges Commission Chairman
WALB 10 - Jeff "Bodine" Sinyard says his experience is needed to bring new jobs and businesses to Albany and to deter more manufacturers from shutting down. Incumbent Jeff Sinyard says one of Dougherty County's largest hurdles is preventing more

BREAKING NEWS: Nestle to bring 300 jobs to Anderson
Herald-Bulletin - The economic development effort that is bringing a $359 million investment and nearly 300 jobs to Anderson from Nestl USA was realized through a coordinated effort between the city of Anderson, the Anderson/Madison County Corporation for Economic

Toyota to build parts plant in Ont., 330 jobs expected
Hamilton Spectator - TORONTO -- Toyota Boshuku Corp. says it will build a $65-million parts plant in Woodstock, Ont., creating 330 jobs. The plant will supply seats, door trim and carpets for 150,000 vehicle units annually for automaker Toyota Motor Corp., which is

Rogers, Penny chosen as All-Star starting pitchers
Covers.com - PITTSBURGH -- Kenny Rogers has gone from all-star scourge to All-Star game starter. The Tigers` left-hander, the top winner for the team with the best record in the majors, will be on the mound for the AL on Tuesday night against Brad Penny of the