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Harbor East security guards walk out in 2nd strike this year
Security guards in Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood walked off the job in their second unfair labor practice strike this year, accusing the Abacus Corporation of retaliating against organizing workers.
MD employment rose by nearly 12K jobs in July
Maryland employment increased by 11,700 jobs in July, with private sector gains leading growth and unemployment falling to 4.2%, just above the national average.
The economy shed 23,000 jobs in July as labor market weakened
U.S. employers shed 23,000 jobs in July as the labor market weakened despite a low unemployment rate of 4.1%, according to Labor Department data.
Labor market stable; worker productivity accelerates in second quarter
The labor market remains stable with low layoffs and rising productivity in the second quarter, easing wage pressures amid inflation concerns.
US weekly jobless claims plunge to lowest since 1969
US weekly jobless claims dropped to 187,000, the lowest since 1969, signaling stability in the labor market amid inflation concerns.
900 jobs gained by MD in June, estimates show
According to employment estimates released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 900 jobs in June, the state’s department of labor announced.
Job growth slows in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2% amid decline in labor force
Job growth slowed in June with payroll gains revised lower, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% amid a decline in the labor force.
Board rules for MD employees’ union on telework complaint
The Maryland Public Employee Relations Board ruled in favor of the state employees' union regarding withheld information on telework.
Maryland gains 5,100 jobs in May, data show
Maryland experienced a workforce increase of 5,100 jobs in May, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
UMD lays off 84 employees during ‘period of uncertainty’
The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from school officials.
Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order making it easier to fire 8,000 of some of the best-paid government workers.
Maryland adds 2,800 jobs in April
According to BLS employment estimates, total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 2,800 jobs in April, state officials announced.
