Cassadaga Job Corp’s operations are being put “on pause.” The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will begin a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide. The decision follows an internal review of the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Salary Increases
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved salary increases for the County Executive, County Clerk, County Sheriff, and County Legislature. The salary increases will not go into effect until the next term for those elected seats. The County … [Read more...]
Salary Increases, Property Tax Exemptions Discussed By Legislature’s Administrative Services Committee
Salary increases for elected officials and property tax exemptions were top items of discussion for the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee. The committee, meeting Tuesday, reviewed a series of local laws to increase salaries for the … [Read more...]
JLDC Funds Strategic Planning Proposal To Help With Workforce Development
A strategic planning proposal to help with workforce development in the non-construction trades has received initial funding. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard a presentation from Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier … [Read more...]
Nearly Half Million Venezuelan Migrants Offered Legal Status, Work Permits in U.S.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new efforts to address the asylum seeker and migrant crisis in New York, after the Biden administration said Wednesday that it was granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are … [Read more...]
Dream It Do It WNY Receives $250,000 Federal Grant
The Dream It Do It program has received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the award for the organization that works to increase the number of skilled workers in manufacturing. Since its … [Read more...]
Jamestown One of 16 Cities Selected for ‘Good Jobs, Great Cities’ Academy
The City of Jamestown is one of 16 cities nationwide to be selected to participate in the "Good Jobs, Great Cities" Academy. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the program is through the U.S. Department of Labor and National League of Cities, … [Read more...]
JCC Joins Regional Colleges In Manufacturing Marketing Initiative
Jamestown Community College has joined Alfred State College and Genesee Community College to bolster the regional manufacturing industry. The colleges have established a collaborative marketing initiative called WNY Works in response to the crisis … [Read more...]
Hochul Signs Legislation Requiring Employers List Salary Ranges for Jobs and Promotions
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation requiring employers list salary ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women made 83 cents for every dollar made by men in 2020; these disparities are … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Calls on Congress, White House, to Focus on Jobs and Economy
Congressman Tom Reed says the United States needs to keep its focus on a Job and economic recover. The Corning Republican made his statements during a media conference call Monday, following last week’s report from the Department of Labor, showing … [Read more...]
