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13 storiesnewest firstlatest September 30, 2026
Business leaders caution that slow hiring may hinder downtown recovery and reduce tax revenue, and they are calling on city officials to act as Seattle’s job market lags other major cities.
Ontario’s government said it received advance notice of Stelco's upcoming job cuts. The steelmaker is preparing to reduce staff, prompting the province to request early details.
A Texas auto loan office will close, cutting 205 jobs as part of a plan to shut three state sites, leaving hundreds of employees without work.
Miami-Dade County sees more residents taking second jobs, exemplified by teacher Jordanna Egan also working as a restaurant server, as economic pressures drive the trend.
The Community Assistance Center will host the Sandy Springs Connects! Career Expo on September 29, 2026 at City Springs, providing a face‑to‑face networking venue for local employers and jobseekers.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a modest decline in Texas' August 2026 unemployment rate, though it remains higher than the national average. The slight drop offers a minor positive sign amid ongoing state-level employment challenges.
In September 2026, 648 New Jersey workers were laid off as Wonder Group, a steel company, and other firms relocated facilities, contributing to a statewide trend of employment restructuring.
Statistics Canada reported that the national unemployment rate edged down after 75,000 jobs were created, while Quebec's unemployment rate rose modestly. The monthly data highlight a divergence between the national trend and the province.
Statistics Canada said that 75,000 new jobs lowered Canada’s overall unemployment rate on August 7, 2026, while Quebec’s unemployment rate rose slightly, indicating a regional divergence in the labor market.
Portillo's announced on July 31, 2026 that it is cutting 18 percent of its Oak Brook headquarters staff, laying off 140 corporate and field‑management employees due to lower restaurant sales, while its roughly 8,000 restaurant workers remain employed.
The U.S. Postal Service will host six job fairs across the Capital Region in August 2026, aiming to connect local job seekers with a variety of postal employment opportunities.
The Canadian National Exhibition has received 50,000 job applications for its upcoming summer employment fair at the Toronto Convention Centre, reflecting strong youth interest in seasonal work.
Ontario lost 16,700 jobs in June 2026, keeping its unemployment rate steady but above the national average, reversing earlier job gains.
