A farm labor contracting company that manages workers at farms in Benton and Franklin counties, and connected to two other operations under state and federal scrutiny, is facing $700,000 in fines for farmworker violations.
Looking for new ways to connect with your employees and go with the flow in the workplace? The Academy of Children’s Theatre’s upcoming improv workshops might be able to help sharpen your communication skills, embrace spontaneity and build stronger team connections – all while having fun.
It’s a landmark moment for the endeavor known as WA Cares, envisioned as a means to help Washington’s workforce afford long-term care and services as they age.
One of Washington state’s industry advocacy groups says a bill being considered in Congress has the potential to remove employers and employees from contract discussions in exchange for quicker development of a deal.
Unemployment in the Tri-Cities continued its regular seasonal decline in May and more people have jobs than a year ago, but the number of unemployed workers also has grown.
Nurses at Tri-Cities Community Health will get wage increases as well additional pay for those moved to new worksites on short notice under a new contract.
The city of Richland this summer will add features aimed at slowing traffic on three sections of road throughout the city as part of its ongoing Neighborhood Traffic Safety program.
The state Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on a draft renewal of the Hanford sitewide permit, which would cover 52 waste sites and facilities at the Hanford nuclear site.
A $70 million project to install an anaerobic digester to convert dairy cow manure to renewable natural gas at a Franklin County dairy just got a financial boost from the state.
