Employment - The Journal

Uneasy CU economists cut their new jobs forecast by more than half

Colorado’s job growth in 2026 is weaker than expected, according to a report from CU’s Leeds School of Business. CU economists cut their forecast from 17,000 new jobs this year to 6,000. Wea...

DATE: Aug 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Business

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

WASHINGTON – The rise of remote work since the pandemic has made businesses more reluctant to hire young, inexperienced workers and is the key driver of higher unemployment rates for recent ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Business

Fort Lewis College announces new Student Affairs vice president

New Mexico-based candidate to start July 1

DATE: Mar 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County Commission moves to challenge state gaming decision

Petition for judicial review seeks to overturn state vote allowing Western Gaming LLC to move SunRay Park & Casino operations to Clovis

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Telluride Ski Resort remains closed as ski patrollers continue wage strike

Patrollers want a 20% increase due to housing costs and affordability

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday

Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill that would ease union formation earns final Colorado Senate approval

Legislation, strongly opposed by business groups, moves to the House

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

Other federal agencies have also seen job cuts

DATE: Feb 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis headed for another showdown with Democrats over union issues

Colorado governor quickly pooh-poohed labor movement’s priority bill

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forest Service won’t hire seasonal workers next year

Agency warns volunteer groups not to expect big projects

DATE: Nov 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s unemployment rate at 4%, inching upward along with the U.S. rate

Colorado’s unemployment rate was stable at 4% in September, according to the state’s labor department. The unemployment rate, both in Colorado and nationally, has been climbing since reachin...

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Data shows Colorado added fewer jobs over the past year than previously reported

The latest jobs numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics contain an unwelcome surprise for Coloradans. The data shows Colorado added 72,700 fewer jobs than previously reported during...

DATE: Aug 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News