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New online tool helps calculate injured workers’ disability rates For more information: Mike Monagle, Workers’ Compensation Director: 907-465-6059, Michael.Monagle@Alaska.GovNo. 14-32JUNEAU, Alaska—A new online calculator can help injured workers, employers, claims adjusters and other part...

Unemployment rate at 6.4 percent in JuneContact: Caroline Schultz, Economist (907) 465-6027July 18, 2014No. 14-33 Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in June, essentially unchanged from May’s revised rate of 6.3 percent. The comparable national rate was 6.1 perce...

Mat-Su Health Services Recognized for Workplace SafetyFor more information: Colleen Cunanan, SHARP Program Coordinator: 907-269-4953JUNEAU, Alaska—Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Dianne Blumer approved MatSu Health Services, Inc. for the Alaska Occupational Safety and Health A...

In response to Hilton Worldwide’s Operation: Opportunity Initiative launched in 2013, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) partnered with the organization to spearhead the donation of millions of Hilton HHonors Points to U.S. military members and their families in s...

This edition of Workforce Bulletin contains articles including: NASWA President Urges Senate to Minimize Changes to EUC Program If It Passes A Reauthorization In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), NASWA President Mark Henry (MS)...