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Canada Trying To Lure Silicon Valley Tech Workers
The Canadian government has launched an aggressive campaign to lure Silicon Valley tech workers frustrated by U.S. visa policies northward, just as Congress wrestles with a long-sought overhaul of America’s immigration system.
California Unemployment Rate Drops To 9 Percent
The state’s Employment Development Department reported Friday that California’s jobless rate is at its lowest point since November 2008, nearly a year after the recession began.
Asians Make Gains In Bay Area Tech Workforce
Asian-Americans are now making up the bulk of the Bay Area’s high-tech workforce, according to the latest numbers. Despite these gains, the numbers aren’t being reflected in senior management or on company boards.
Visa Lottery May Limit Bay Area Companies Hiring Foreign Workers
Demand for H-1B visas for highly-skilled workers is so high this year that the government announced Friday it will be issuing the visas by lottery.
California’s Unemployment Rate Tied For Worst In Nation
Nevada’s rate, while tied with California and Mississippi for the highest among states at 9.6 percent, was down from 11.8 percent a year ago.
Oakland Nonprofits Awarded $1.4M In Grants Aimed At Reducing Violence
Five Oakland nonprofits will share $1.4 million in job creation grants with an eye toward reducing street violence.
Cereal Maker Wants To Pack Its Boxes And Move Out Of California
Post Foods announced last week that it has made a tentative decision to shut down its last plant in the Golden State, in the Central Valley town of Modesto. A final decision was expected in April.
How Studying Your Taxes Can Help Your Career
About half of Americans say they feel underpaid. Are you one of them?
Unemployment Rate Creeps Higher In Some Bay Area Counties
Unemployment rates in parts of the Bay Area saw increases in January while the statewide rate went unchanged for the month, according to employment data released Friday.
California’s Unemployment Rate Among Highest In Nation
Unemployment rates increased in half of U.S. states in January from December, as employers nationwide added the fewest jobs in seven months.
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