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Where Does Montana Rank in Foreign-Worker Hiring?

Where Does Montana Rank in Foreign-Worker Hiring?

As global talent mobility, technological innovation, and workforce development continue to shape the U.S. economy, the H-1B visa program plays an increasingly important role at their intersection. The visa program allows American companies to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations to meet demand for high-skilled talent.

Montana livestock ranchers say foreign workers are needed due to labor shortages

Citing “acute workforce shortages,” the Montana Stockgrowers Association has asked Montana’s federal delegation to Congress and the U.S. Department of Labor to change federal rules to allow foreigners to work in livestock auction markets and rancher/farmer feeder feedlots. In early February, Montana Stockgrowers Association President Lesley Robinson

Where Montana Ranks for Women in Construction Nationwide

Where Montana Ranks for Women in Construction Nationwide

Construction has long been a male-dominated field. According to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 11.7% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women. However, a shift is underway. In recent years, the Department of Labor’s Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations

Berwick manufacturer opening new ribbon plant

Berwick manufacturer opening new ribbon plant

Berwick, Pa. — A bow and ribbon manufacturing plant is getting a new life, thanks to millions in investment announced this week. Governor Josh Shapiro recently revealed the state has secured a $5 million investment from ribbon and bow products manufacturer Berwick Industries Incorporated to open a new operation in Columbia

Whitmer criticizes tariffs; Republicans cite study showing economic gains

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her State of the State address Wednesday to renew criticism of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, while Michigan Republicans are pointing to a recent study which shows the tariffs are boosting Michigan auto production and jobs. Whitmer, who has met with the

Nearly two dozen of largest federal agencies shed over 278,000 workers in 2025

(The Center Square) – As a result of a concerted effort by the second Trump administration to reduce the size of the civilian federal workforce, the total staff of 23 of the largest executive-branch agencies shrunk by roughly 3% in the first half of 2025, with 144,000 additional jobs

Striking Argentine workers clash with police in protest over labor reforms

Striking Argentine workers clash with police in protest over labor reforms

Shops and supermarkets closed, flights were canceled and garbage piled up Thursday as Argentine workers staged their fourth general strike of President Javier Milei's term, some clashing with police. The few buses running in Buenos Aires were nowhere near full, although car traffic was unusually heavy as many