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As strike against Asarco enters fourth month, workers remain determined

Workers brought their fight to the state Capitol on Monday, rallying to demand that lawmakers hold foreign companies accountable for their treatment of U.S. workers.

The future automated workplace

How the "new industrial revolution" will affect jobs and education in Tucson and Pima County.

Arizona miners strike against Asarco

Strikers are calling for better pay and benefits.

Understanding workers’ rights in Arizona

What it means to be an at-will, right-to-work state.

PCC gets money to double its aviation tech program

The Arizona Legislature approved $15 million to expand the program, the first state money since cutting community college funding four years ago.

Shutdown Means No E-Verify for Arizona Hospitality Industry

The break in the system to verify someone can legally work in the U.S. comes at the start of the peak season.

Economic Forecast: Recession Possible by 2020

The event saw varying degrees of optimism regarding Tucson, the nation and the possibility for recession.

Arizona Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7 Percent in October

The labor force increased by just over 16,300, and the economy added 23,300 jobs.

Autonomous Truck Company to Add 500 jobs in Tucson

TuSimple credits Arizona's business-friendly regulations.

Engineering Firm Opening Tucson Office

The multinational Axiscades, a contractor for Caterpillar, promises hundreds of jobs.

Pima Community College Partners with Caterpillar

Engineers will gain experience welding and machining at PCC.

Home Sharing Is a Second 'Job' for Many Tucson Teachers

Airbnb says 12 percent of Tucson "hosts" are educators.

UA Study Uncovers Workplace Bias Based on Family Roles

The research found that focus is put on whether employees are seen as "providers" or "caregivers."

Arizona Unemployment Drops Slightly in July

Figure stands at 4.6 percent; seasonal job losses in education, hospitality

Arizona Employment Projected to Grow by 540K Jobs by 2026

Currently at 2.9 million, the number of state jobs is expected to reach 3.4 million in a decade.

Arizona Unemployment Unchanged in June

Gains in construction work offset by growth in overall labor force.

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