Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed
Blame the pandemic and rising wages.
Tucson will help essential workers buy homes
The program builds off of a current city and county program.
Tucson teachers earn less than teachers in similar Western cities
A study by University of Arizona economists shows teacher salaries in Tucson aren’t keeping up with the nation or even Western cities comparable in size or cost of living
Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery
The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.
Federal government could take over job safety enforcement from Arizona
OSHA is starting the process of revoking Arizona's state plan this week.
End to unemployment benefits had very little effect on job market
Gov. Ducey touted the move last summer as a fix to the tight labor market
The future of work
This week, The Buzz focuses on the future of work in a tight labor market.
Job hunting and hiring in Southern Arizona
This week, The Buzz examines the difficulty that employers are facing in hiring workers and talks to job seekers about their hunts for work.
Tucson opens applications for event and workforce development grant
The city will award more money this year due to federal pandemic relief funds.
Construction industry struggling to hire amid demand for housing
The number of construction workers in Arizona took a big hit in the financial crisis and still had not fully recovered when the pandemic set in.
Return-to-work bonus program has paid out less than 15% of funds
The Department of Economic Security has not said how it will use the remainder of the money.
Arizona recovers jobs lost early in pandemic
The unemployment rate also fell below that of February 2020.
Arizonans are back to dining out at pre-pandemic rates
Restaurants, however, are still struggling to hire.
City of Tucson partners with Department of Defense to recruit staff
The program helps service members transition out of the military and pays their salaries for up to six months.
Arizona will likely add about 700,000 jobs in the next ten years
The state is projected to outpace growth in most of the country.
