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Missoula career fair aims to connect local workers with jobs

MISSOULA, Mont. — A career fair in Missoula is set to bring local employers and job seekers together as officials work to match workers with openings in the area. Montana’s unemployment rate held at 3.6%, while Missoula County’s rate sat slightly higher at 3.9%. State leaders said

Keeping Montana’s workforce fair and lawful | Courtenay Sprunger

Montanans believe in fairness. We believe that if you work hard, play by the rules, and run an honest business, you should be able to succeed. Unfortunately, when illegal labor enters the marketplace, it undermines that basic principle. Businesses that follow the law should not have to compete against those

Record-breaking triathlete to speak at HEART Initiative panel

Over the course of 64 days — across the waves of the Caribbean, the mountains of Mexico and, finally, the finish line in Washington D.C. — Norma Bastidas completed the world’s longest triathlon. Behind her success is a story of endurance that transcends physical capabilities. On April 14, the HEART

Why open-plan offices may increase risk of workplace bullying

Why open-plan offices may increase risk of workplace bullying

By Stephen Beech Bullying is more likely to happen in open-plan offices, according to new research. The layout leads to a "clearly increased risk" of workplace bullying compared with employees having their own office or sharing with just a few colleagues, say scientists. Open-plan offices, where

Student government calls on MSU to address the financial difficulties of graduate students

The Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) passed a resolution on March 5 calling on MSU administration to address graduate students’ financial difficulties. The resolution, sponsored by At-Large Senator Gavin Thorson, states that MSU’s graduate assistants (GAs) receive inadequate stipends and struggle with food insecurity and the cost of

Montana Employers Hit With 60 OSHA HazCom Violations Over Last 5 Years

Montana Employers Hit With 60 OSHA HazCom Violations Over Last 5 Years

Millions of U.S. workers handle, store, or work near hazardous chemicals every day—from cleaning solvents and industrial adhesives to flammable gases and corrosive substances. Without proper training, clear labeling, and accessible safety data sheets, employees may not fully understand the health risks they face, including respiratory illness, chemical

How often are workers ‘voluntold’ to take on work?

How often are workers ‘voluntold’ to take on work?

Workers said they’re doing three jobs at once in their current roles, but over half haven't had a raise or promotion for their hard work, according to a new study. A recent survey of 2,000 employed Americans investigated the many contributing factors behind this increase in