Lots of jobs, no workers You’ve seen the help wanted signs all over town. There are plenty of job openings, but businesses are struggling to hire workers. UW Public Policy professor Jacob Vigdor is here to explain what’s going on with the labor market. Jennie Cecil Moore Play AudioListen 13 mins
Hazard pay is the latest casualty of the 'waning pandemic phase' Seattle grocery store workers will soon see less money in their paychecks after the Seattle City Council voted to no longer require hazard pay. The move is part of a broader trend in Seattle; even as COVID continues to spread in the community, the city is moving away from some pandemic era policies that have helped people get by. Hans Anderson Play AudioListen 8 mins
Is Seattle heading toward a recession? If you follow local tech news, you might be wondering whether Microsoft’s hiring freeze and Amazon’s construction slowdown portends a bigger economic slowdown for the region. Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts is here to help us make sense of things. Jeannie Yandel Play AudioListen 14 mins
The jobs market still favors workers, despite fears of an economic slowdown It's still a worker's job market, with 11.3 million open jobs at the end of May, according to new data from the Labor Department. Jacqueline GaNun
With tuition up and enrollment down, many are asking, 'Is college worth it?' High schoolers across the state are gearing up for the ceremonial walk across stage - the hand shake, the diploma, throwing their little hat into the air. And these grads are prepping for the numerous times they’ll be asked “so what are you doing next?” Sarah Leibovitz Play AudioListen 28 mins
Among the many losses of the war in Ukraine: nearly 5 million jobs The International Labour Organization says employment losses could increase to seven million if hostilities continue, but that rapid recovery would be possible if fighting were to stop immediately. Rachel Treisman
Employers continue hiring spree even as war in Ukraine ratchets up economic fears U.S. employers added 431,000 jobs in March, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% from 3.8% in February. The tight job market is putting upward pressure on both wages and prices. Scott Horsley
The House passes the CROWN Act, a bill banning discrimination on race-based hairdos The U.S. Senate still must pass the CROWN Act before it can be approved by President Biden. Jaclyn Diaz
Silenced no more Non-disclosure agreements are a common job requirement, especially in tech. But many NDAs are so broad that they stop employees from speaking up about harassment, assault and discrimination at work. A new state law will change that. Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 14 mins
Game time: The Fed unveils a tougher plan to fight stubbornly high inflation The Federal Reserve is preparing to raise interest rates sooner and — perhaps — more aggressively after inflation reached the highest in nearly 40 years. Scott Horsley
