Local employment in San Antonio holding steady Dec 22, 2007
Seasonal employment continued to decline in the leisure & hospitality sector with a loss of 1,200 jobs between the last two months. However, over the last year, leisure & hospitality added 3,900 jobs for an annual job growth rate of 4. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Africa: A south-south opportunity Dec 21, 2007
On the other hand, industrialisation makes profit for factory owners, no doubt, but it also gives rise to a host of upstream and downstream ancillaries that provide year-round employment (as opposed to the seasonal employment of agriculture), availability of consumer goods to raise the standard of living, and all-round empowerment. Big populations can be a drag or a resource, depending on how one looks at them. (India Times)
Shelling out success Nov 26, 2007
Moreover, pecan crops came early this year, which further assists in the transition from seasonal employment to a year-round operation. "We've been shelling for three weeks," Ms. Blackburn said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Help pledged for rundown resorts Nov 21, 2007
In its supplementary response, the government said it wanted to improve co-ordination of policies which impact on coastal towns, investigate the issue of seasonal employment - which had been raised by the committee - and look at coastal towns "as part of the wider framework for regeneration". It also pledged to set up a cross-departmental working group to look at coastal towns - something which pleased the committee's Labour chairman, who said it was important departments worked together on the... (BBC News -- UK)
Helping hand Nov 18, 2007
She said with Beaverhead County s low wages at many service jobs, seasonal employment in agriculture and other factors, it s hard for people sometimes to pay for groceries. It s impossible to support a family totally on minimum wage and do all the things you need to car repair, daycare, etc. (Montana Standard, MT)
Teens hope for cash-happy holiday season Nov 5, 2007
30-day news archives. "And now's the time to start if you're interested in landing interviews for holiday jobs, according to Laura De Carlo, executive director of Career Directors International, a global association of career professionals."The big sales start right after Thanksgiving," she says. "There's got to be training, so everyone is probably gearing up now to hire. (Florida Today)
How to Get Work Experience Oct 15, 2007
What s great about seasonal employment is it provides a short-term opportunity to;well, test the waters, if you will. In fact, seasonal employment generally centers around summer opportunities ... Similar to temporary jobs in that they are for a limited period of time, the great thing about seasonal employment is they can offer a broad range of opportunities throughout the country and the world and provide job seekers with a look at unique professions. (Suite101.com)
Bauman: Tribe-Sox a breath of fresh air Oct 13, 2007
It was like seasonal employment for poets and playwrights. It was bemoaned and celebrated at the same time. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Harvesting a thin worker crop Oct 3, 2007
That is hampering attempts by foreign workers to gain lawful, seasonal employment in the United States, The Associated Press reported recently. However, in the Hudson Valley's six-county area -- where sweet corn, onions, green vegetables and apples are harvested from April through October -- the federal H-2A program is easing problems. (Albany Times Union)
New hope for jobs? Joblessness remains high at 7.6 percent Oct 3, 2007
The size of the work force in most regions of the state was reduced as summer and seasonal employment opportunities began to wind down in August. From August 2006 to August 2007, seasonally unadjusted payroll jobs fell statewide by 65,000 or 1. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Christmas tree sale nixed by council Sep 27, 2007
Guenst replied that LeFebvre's Sept. 10 memo suggested that KAGY would continue to operate the sale in future years, and paying the firefighters would change the sale from a volunteer fundraising effort into a kind of seasonal employment. The flow of traffic in and out of the meadow all day could also create traffic-safety problems and leave the soft ground deeply rutted, Councilman Bill Tompkins said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Immigration raids hit New York farmers hard Sep 27, 2007
The farmers blame a growing immigrant farm labor shortage on a dramatic rise in immigration enforcement at a time when national security restrictions have already sharply curtailed attempts by foreign workers to gain lawful seasonal employment in the United States. t's the worst year for immigration that we've ever had, said Robin Root, whose family farm lost 17 of the 60 seasonal workers it takes on during its peak harvest from July through September. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
How I earned my first pay packet Aug 30, 2007
It was a joy because it came hard on the heels of far more responsible and depressing seasonal employment: teaching English at a residential summer school, stuck in the yawning countryside with an army of poor little rich kids. When my best friend Louise said she could get me on to her cleaning gig, I kicked the brats aside and jumped. (Guardian Unlimited -- Jobs)
Record number emigrating from UK Aug 23, 2007
Treated like slaves' Migrant workers who come to Scotland for seasonal employment are being treated like "modern-day slaves", it was claimed yesterday. Sue Smith, who campaigns for migrant workers in Arbroath, said many workers were in debt to their farmer bosses and living in disgraceful conditions. (The Herald)
Northern Michigan jobless rate unchanged Aug 15, 2007
Many individuals enter the state s work force this time of year seeking summer and seasonal employment. The highest rates of employment gain in June were in Michigan s northern regions. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
170 hectares of trees planted Aug 8, 2007
He said the project had been partnered with the local community and the members also enjoyed livelihood and poverty support activities such as beekeeping, mushroom fish and snail farming and seasonal employment on the plantation. The project according to Mr Ansah was recently evaluated by an international mission from the Building and Woodworkers International , which adjudged it the most sustainable managed union project in Africa and recommended it to sister unions in Mali, Burkina Faso, Kenya... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Summer jobs giving boost to employment in the area Jul 31, 2007
This went slightly against the trend where seasonal employment gains were reported for the month throughout southern Illinois. At this time of the year, many new jobseekers, especially students and many college and high school graduates, enter the workforce. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Country living is part of towns charm Jul 25, 2007
Herald and News: Klamath Falls, Oregon. eheraldandnews Login. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Gallatin Forest administrator moving to OregonPosted on July 2 Jul 3, 2007
His 28-year Forest Service career began with seasonal employment. He then became a forestry technician for the Fremont National Forest in Oregon. (Missoulian, MT)
Jobless rates fall across the Golden Triangle, including state-worst Clay Jun 24, 2007
Gasson noted that most students looking for seasonal employment do not secure work until June. ay to June rates are up over the last 30 years, said Gasson. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
It's Teenwork! Jun 10, 2007
The number of teens working increases during the summer, when young people who don t have jobs during the school year work at the swimming pool, detassel seed corn or find other seasonal employment. If you can find them when they are sophomores or juniors, a lot of times you end up keeping them all the way through college, said Dan Brown, director of the Mason City Recreation Department, which employs many high school and college students at the Mason City Family Aquatic Center and in the summer... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Montgomery County sees drop in unemployment rate Jun 6, 2007
SHSU also helps students launch their careers or find seasonal employment through Jobs 4 Kats, an online job-posting system. "It is our online job bank, something we extend to current students and alumni free of charge," said Rachel Phelps, a career counselor at the university. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Where to look Jun 3, 2007
Enter symbol for updated stock quotes. McClatchy-Tribune news Services Posted June 3 2007. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Opium in Afghanistan: A bad trip May 18, 2007
Traditional migrations for seasonal employment supply itinerant laborers who can be employed simultaneously as harvesters and protectors of opium. The Taliban can then take credit for providing local security and ensuring control of opium production. (Asia Times Online)
Icicle Seafoods to farm fish in Chile Apr 30, 2007
Today, the company has annual revenue of about $300 million and peak seasonal employment of 2,000 people. Icicle is hardly alone in getting involved with farmed fish. (Anchorage Daily News)
Resorts tap Filipino laborers Apr 29, 2007
Seven Valley hotels, with the assistance of an international recruitment company, brought the employees here for the first time this year on seasonal employment visas known as H-2Bs. The hotels say the international workers fill a void. (AZCentral -- News)
Mass. unemployment rate drops to 4.4% in March Apr 20, 2007
3 percent in February, is based on data adjusted to account for seasonal employment variations. But the findings could be revised again when more complete numbers are available from wider sampling, said Elliott Winer, chief economist at the state Department of Workforce Development. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Double-digit unemployment rate expected to decrease Apr 19, 2007
"I think in the long run the County will see a decrease in the unemployment rate when seasonal employment picks back up," said Bates. "In addition we should also see a decrease in the rate when Silverado Green Fuel and Front Line Apparel Group begin hiring, but those jobs may not be available in the immediate future.". (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Cannon Hosts Policy Discussion Apr 13, 2007
Visas are granted for the duration of the worker's seasonal employment, or periods up to one year, and employers can renew visas annually for up to three years, according to Senator Larry Craig of Idaho. "It is a failure of government to appropriately and necessarily police our borders and devise and abuse to work a reasonable, flexible, transparent guest worker program," Craig said. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Turkmenistan: The Struggle for Rural Reform Mar 14, 2007
"You see people sweeping the streets and that constitutes employment in the city. In the countryside, people get drafted in to work during the cotton sowing and harvesting periods, but that s seasonal employment," the teacher said. "The rest of the year there is nothing to do. If you want a government job, you must know the right people.". (EurasiaNet.org)
Scottsdale's Job 1: Retaining workers Feb 10, 2007
Varying work hours, job sharing, telecommuting and even seasonal employment help meet employees' demands for more control over their commutes and time. Tuition assistance and on-site classes for employees seeking higher education. (AZCentral -- Business)
A little Q&A: Asking for answers about the city of Cadillac Feb 1, 2007
The DDA also plans to continue its downtown beautification efforts through continuation of the hanging flower basket program and seasonal employment of its downtown maintenance worker, who assists in maintaining the numerous public infrastructure improvements that have already been installed in downtown, such as the clock gazebo. Q: Does the mayor have an open door policy if people have questions or comments. (Cadillac News, MI)
Unemployment rate steady in metro area Jan 25, 2007
Virtually all of the job growth came in seasonal employment in retail trade. In Atlanta, the number of jobs was up 7,900, or 0. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Seasonal job growth chips at unemployment rate Jan 19, 2007
Virtually all of the job growth came in seasonal employment in the retail industry. Extra. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Swedish Job Laws to be Weakened Jan 5, 2007
The centre-right government is also scrapping plans introduced by the Social Democrats to ban seasonal employment contracts. The government's changes will strengthen employee rights in some areas. (Ocnus.net)
Minimum Wage in Vermont to Increase Jan 3, 2007
retail, some seasonal employment pays minimum wage, but it's typically those types of positions. retail, hospitality, travel," said Patricia Moulton Powden, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Labor. In all, about 22,000, or roughly 18% of the workforce in Vermont makes the minimum wage. The increase does not apply to workers whose wages include tips, such as waiters and waitresses. - Channel 3 News Click here for recent web links from The Channel 3 News. News Scripts from the past week... (WCAX.com, VT)
Bricelyn historians share their views of keeping town going Dec 29, 2006
Bricelyn, named for its founder, William E. Brice, a businessman from Mason City, Iowa, was also home to a sweet corn canning factory, providing seasonal employment to locals for almost 100 years. It s unique that we get to keep our Fourth of July celebration. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Game, Fish & Parks News Dec 28, 2006
State Parks Work Applications Available According to Game, Fish and Parks officials, applications for summer seasonal employment are now available online at the South Dakota Bureau of Personnel Web site and at South Dakota Career Centers ... Seasonal employment opportunities include seasonal law enforcement, general maintenance, seasonal lead worker, entrance station attendant, maintenance worker, campground attendant, heavy equipment operator and naturalist/programmer positions ... Seasonal... (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Wickedly funny Kuntz lights up 'Santaland' Dec 22, 2006
WATERTOWN -- Perhaps this year's most beguiling one-size-fits-all Christmas present for the grown-ups on your list would be tickets for New Repertory Theatre's "The Santaland Diaries." This 1996 one-man comedy is adapted by Joe Mantello from David Sedaris's radio piece about his seasonal employment as a Macy's elf in "Santaland." At New Rep, the sublime John Kuntz is Crumpet, Santa's most beleaguered helper. Kuntz has played the role in previous area productions, experience that undoubtedly adds... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Weekly Jobless Claims Pull Back After Runup Dec 8, 2006
The volatility in claims is typical around holidays, with large expected swings in seasonal employment, said a Labor Department official. The government attempts to adjust the data for those factors. (SmartMoney)
Iraq PM struggling ahead of Bush talks Nov 26, 2006
Seasonal Employment Trans Wor. (Full Time): Responsible for implem. (Albany Times Union)
Mort gets his chance to win Nov 25, 2006
Seasonal Employment Trans Wor. seeking entry-level staff to join us. (Albany Times Union)
Retailers set to usher in holiday season Nov 24, 2006
Seasonal Employment Trans Wor. HS - Vacancy, 6hrs per day/10 mo. (Albany Times Union)
Fire at Skidmore dorm Nov 23, 2006
Seasonal Employment Trans Wor. company looking for friendly, energe. (Albany Times Union)
Outdoor jobs Nov 16, 2006
That doesn't mean you're out of luck; an outdoor job may work as a second income or seasonal employment. Whether you're ready to start over and looking for a new challenge or just interested in a part-time gig to bulk up your bank account, an outdoor job could be just the change you need. (CNN -- US)
• Woman won't quit collecting ... trash Nov 2, 2006
Fidler said Johnson will be on the trucks through Nov. 18, when seasonal employment ends. She is sixth in line to get a full-time job with the department, he said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Chile's Jobless Rate Fell to 7.9 Percent in September From Year Earlier Oct 28, 2006
The jobless rate is likely to stay low through the end of the year, as seasonal employment rises in the Southern Hemisphere summer, he said. This tells us there's more income for families,'' Finance Minister Andres Velasco said today in an e-mail statement. (Bloomberg)
Regional business news, at a glance Oct 12, 2006
Participating employers have temporary seasonal employment opportunities. Information: (480) 461-7592. (AZCentral -- Business)
Aces give invites to what could be sizable help Sep 29, 2006
With jobs at stake when the Alaska Aces open training camp in nine days, the ECHL team has invited three more players to seek seasonal employment here. The Kelly Cup champions Wednesday announced they have extended invitations to a couple of big boys -- 6-foot-6, 224-pound winger Jeff Smith and 6-foot-6, 215-pound defenseman Martin Ondruska -- and to a more modestly sized defenseman, 6-0, 198-pounder Florian Iberer. (Anchorage Daily News)
GSI hiring 300 for holidays Sep 29, 2006
Seasonal employment also becomes a bigger part of Brevard County's labor market during the holiday season. For example, the total number of nonagricultural jobs in Brevard grew from 211,300 jobs in September 2005 to 214,900 in December 2005 -- an increase of 3,600 jobs, state labor statistics show. (Florida Today)
Firms act to slow boomers' exodus Sep 20, 2006
The health system offers options such as seasonal employment with full-year benefits, flexible hours and compressed work schedules, telecommuting and phased retirement. Such arrangements are far from the norm, but they're expected to become more common as larger numbers of the 76 million-member baby boom generation reach retirement age, placing more pressure on the nation's strained private and public pension systems and prompting a sea change in public policy. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Options Growing for Seniors Sep 19, 2006
The health system offers options such as seasonal employment with fullyear benefits, flexible hours and compressed work schedules, telecommuting and formal phased retirement programs. Such arrangements are far from the norm, but they're expected to become more common as larger numbers of the 76 million-member Baby Boom generation reach retirement age, placing more pressure on the nation's strained private and public pension systems and prompting a sea change in public policy. (The Ledger)
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Seasonal employment in the Black Hills has become a challenge in the industry, Honerkamp said. That s why you re seeing the workampers and international workers. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Jagit anchors spot in marine market Aug 26, 2006
How many: Seasonal employment for about 10 subcontractors; three are busy year-round. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Business)
County's July unemployment rate up slightly Aug 19, 2006
Unadjusted jobless rates don't account for seasonal employment changes, such as summer or holidays. Ann Marshall, labor market consultant for California's Employment Development department, said the job loss was nothing alarming. (North County Times)
Unemployment down in Linn Aug 19, 2006
Both counties should add jobs in the coming months as seasonal employment grows during the summer, said Pat O Connor of the Employment Department. Democrat-Herald. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Oil plumps pay, but not for all, in port city Aug 18, 2006
The average salary for residents in the Valdez-Cordova census area is $3,484 a month, or about $41,000 a year -- but the yearly figure does not account for many residents who find seasonal employment only, according to the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Employment increases substantially during the summer months and falls off in the winter, when Valdez normally gets more than 26 feet of snow. (Anchorage Daily News)
World Bank backs call to use Pacific workers Aug 14, 2006
Giving workers from countries such as Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands access to seasonal employment in rich countries like Australia will be essential for the viability of the Pacific, a World Bank report has found. It says that fewer than 10 per cent of job seekers in some Pacific countries will find paid work at home in future, raising the prospect of chronic economic problems in the region. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
State unemployment rises slightly in June Jul 23, 2006
Seasonal employment took a hit in local government educational services, with 10,100 jobs lost. State government educational services saw a drop of 2,800 jobs and educational services lost 1,900 jobs. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
County employment figures show job growth Jul 22, 2006
Unadjusted jobless rates don't account for seasonal employment changes, such as summer or holidays. Locally, every North County city's unemployment rate dropped compared with last year. (North County Times)
Slide affects summer hiring Jul 6, 2006
With summer well underway, many teenagers and returning college students will no doubt be looking for seasonal employment - only to find that many Coastside businesses are not hiring. Several local businesses report that they have stopped hiring, reduced hours and cut jobs. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Oregon slips in birth-weight rankings Jun 28, 2006
That underlines Oregon s shift toward temporary, seasonal employment, she said, whether it s in tourism on the Coast during winter or in construction jobs that stop when the snow begins. Other key findings of the report. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
St. Louis' March unemployment rate drops to 5.3% May 21, 2006
In March, seasonal employment increased by 8,700 jobs in St. Louis, with construction, retail trade, leisure and hospitality and administrative and support services providing most of the gains, the (DED) said Thursday ... In March seasonal employment increased by 8,700 jobs in St. Louis, with construction, retail trade, leisure and hospitality and administrative and support services providing most of the gains. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Unemployment falls May 20, 2006
While the low numbers are a drastic departure from the seasonal employment that once plagued the local work force and signal a diversified economy, it has made the hunt for talented workers difficult. Staffing agencies, such as Manpower and Personnel Plus Inc., are having a difficult time helping companies fill jobs, because they have a dwindling supply of workers and high demand from local companies. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
Apply within May 6, 2006
A Senate committee is exploring the use of labour from Pacific countries to meet the seasonal employment needs of the horticultural industry and other intensive agriculture industries. The Farmers Federation has called for a scheme to cover temporary and peak gaps in the rural labour market. (Sydney Morning Herald)
