Labor

Local News

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory outsources packaging to Salt Lake City

labor shortages is the main factor in decision

January 19, 2024

Local News

Open Sky Wilderness Therapy announces closure

18 years, the business employed 1,400 people in Durango

January 13, 2024

Local News

Los Pinos faces familiar allegations of discrimination in lawsuit

Firefighter sought protection from a violent co-worker, was later fired; now seeks $75,000 damages

December 9, 2023

Local News

Manna Resource Center more than a hand out – it’s a hand up

Employees help residents find employment, housing and addiction services

July 26, 2023

Regional News

Public workers who exercise free speech will be protected under new Colorado law

Employees can file claim of illegal retaliation with state agency

July 4, 2023

Local News

U.S. senators urge long-term wildland firefighter pay increase

Inflation and tough housing market help justify higher paychecks

June 15, 2023

Local News

Bill seeks to address housing shortage in mountain and rural communities

would allow Forest Service to ‘lease underutilized administrative sites’ for local needs

May 26, 2023

Regional News

Amazon delivery drivers in Colorado peed in bottles, pooped in bags to keep jobs, lawsuit says

Plaintiffs allege company’s breakneck work pace prevents workers from taking breaks

May 25, 2023

Local News

As spring construction ramps up, Durango Public Works says recruitment efforts are paying off

Streets division is nearly fully staffed; department turns focus to utilities maintenance

May 4, 2023

Local News

Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations

‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'

April 24, 2023

Local News

Walgreens customers pushed to Durango’s lone independent pharmacy

Rivergate Pharmacy has gained 3-4 patients per day

March 21, 2023

Local News

Staffing shortage causes intermittent closures at Walgreens pharmacies

Patients in Durango say they have struggled to access vital medications

March 20, 2023

Local News

Durango City Council candidates discuss spending priorities in forum

Ballots to begin arriving in mailboxes this week

March 14, 2023

Local News

Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?

Hickenlooper praises such programs in committee hearing

February 17, 2023

Local News

La Plata County residents turn to social media for help clearing driveways, sidewalks

storms have left many overwhelmed with excessive snow removal

January 21, 2023

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent

January 10, 2023

Local News

Durango streets division hosts job fair in search for CDL-licensed drivers

works has five driver positions it’s trying to fill

December 15, 2022

Business

Colorado’s economy is likely to slow even more in 2023, researchers say

is expected to add about 57,000 jobs next year

December 6, 2022

Local News

Durango school board votes to decline Colorado’s FAMLI Program

District would need to add an employee to administer medical leave plan

December 1, 2022

Local News

Job vacancies take toll on city of Durango programs, services

Seasonal and part-time positions, like snowplow drivers, are especially difficult to fill

November 27, 2022

Regional News

Uber and Lyft drivers plan to strike Saturday at DIA

for extra time if heading to the airport or landing Saturday

November 25, 2022

Local News

La Plata County Clerk’s Office launches 4-day workweek pilot program

Employees will work four 10-hour days, but have three-day weekends

August 30, 2022

Local News

Colorado workers, employers to begin paying 0.45% of wages for voter-approved paid leave program

Department of Labor and Employment launches education blitz around Family and Medical Leave Insurance initiative

August 16, 2022

Local News

Purgatory ski patrol to begin wage negotiations with resort after unionizing

Patrollers advocate for livable pay, better gear stipends

August 2, 2022