by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 21, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
The Teamsters have staged an hour-long protest outside the Iowa Capitol over a bill about certification votes for unions representing state and local government workers. “We’re standing up, we’re fighting back, we’re united and this is just the...
by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 12, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A leader in the Teamsters union is calling on members to prepare for action if the legislature passes a bill that could dissolve some union bargaining units that represent government employees. Jesse Case is secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 238, which represents...
by Dar Danielson | Jan 19, 2024 | Business, News
Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped slightly in December after four months of slight increases. Iowa Workforce Development director, Beth Townsend, says the rate dropped one-tenth of a point to 3.2% in December. “It’s a small change. But I think just...
by Dar Danielson | Nov 16, 2023 | Business, News
The state unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a point in October, up to t3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development director, Beth Townsend, says the national economy is likely playing a role in the increase. “We’ve seen an increase nationally in the unemployment...
by Dar Danielson | Oct 19, 2023 | Business, News
Iowa’s unemployment rate inched to 3% in September from 2.9% in August, while the labor participation rate dropped by one-tenth of a percent. Iowa Workforce Development spokesperson, Jesse Dougherty, says the slight change is seasonal. He says the primary reason...
