http://dli.mt.gov/media/media.asp Media Releases - Montana Department of Labor and Industry Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:33:00 GMT en http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/10252011CordsofWood.pdf (Helena,MT) As the days and nights get colder, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry's Weights & Measures Bureau has some tips for those purchasing firewood to heat their homes this winter. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:33:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/10252011CordsofWood.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/10212011SeptPR.pdf (HELENA) --- Montana’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1% to 7.7% in September. The U.S. unemployment rate again held steady at 9.1%. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:50:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/10212011SeptPR.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/10042011LaborPoster.pdf (Helena) The Department of Labor and Industry is hearing from several small businesses that have been targeted by aggressive poster companies trying to sell Labor Law Posters. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:33:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/10042011LaborPoster.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/10032011MinWage.pdf (Helena, MT Montana workers earning minimum wage will see an increase from $7.35 per hour to $7.65 per hour on January 1, 2012. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:09:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/10032011MinWage.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/09282011PhoneScam.pdf (Helena, MT) A new “Phishing” scam is targeting Montanans receiving unemployment benefits. “We have received tips that callers may be saying they are Unemployment Insurance staff and asking Montanans for confidential information... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:31:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/09282011PhoneScam.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/09212011GreenEconomy.pdf (Helena, MT) Montana’s Workforce is prepared for the future challenges of a greener economy, according to a new report released by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:43:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/09212011GreenEconomy.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/09162011AugPR.pdf (HELENA) --- Montana’s unemployment rate increased by 0.1% up to 7.8% in August. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:55:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/09162011AugPR.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/09152011_DisUnemployment.pdf (Helena, MT) The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced today that workplace fatalities decreased in 2010 from 2009, with a total of 36 work-related deaths ... Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:22:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/09152011_DisUnemployment.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08302011_CFOI2010.pdf (Helena, MT) The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced today that workplace fatalities decreased in 2010 from 2009, with a total of 36 work-related deaths ... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:21:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08302011_CFOI2010.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08252011DUAExpansion.pdf (Helena, MT) The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced today that workers in 15 additional counties and one Reservation impacted by this year’s flooding are also eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:43:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08252011DUAExpansion.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08242011JMG.pdf (Helena, MT) With a graduation rate of 97.6% it’s no surprise the Department of Labor and Industry’s Jobs for Montana’s Graduates (JMG) program was nationally recognized with the '5 for 5' award for the sixth year in a row. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:23:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08242011JMG.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08232011DUA.pdf (Helena, MT) The Montana Department of Labor and Industry wants to remind workers who qualify, the last day to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is Friday September 2, 2011. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:23:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08232011DUA.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08192011JulPR.pdf (HELENA) Montana’s unemployment rate hit 7.7% in July, moving up by 0.2% for the second straight month. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased by 0.1% to 9.1% for the month. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:30:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08192011JulPR.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08032011DUA.pdf (Helena, MT) The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced today that workers in 16 counties and three Reservations impacted by this year’s flooding could be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:43:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08032011DUA.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08032011DUAINFO.pdf The major objective of the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program is to provide temporary income to individuals whose employment has been interrupted or lost as a result of the disaster. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:43:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/08032011DUAINFO.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/07212011LaborRelations.pdf HELENA) ---The national economy and slowing federal investments in recovery projects continues to affect Montana, with the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increasing slightly... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:48:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/07222011JunPR.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/07212011LaborRelations.pdf The annual Arbitration Training and 32nd annual Labor Relations Conference will be held in Great Falls on September 21st and 22nd at the Holiday Inn. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:23:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/07212011LaborRelations.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/06172011_mayPR.pdf (HELENA) --- Montanas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady in May at 7.3% despite modest job gains. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:23:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/06172011_mayPR.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/06162011FloodingContractors.pdf (Helena, MT) The Montana Department of Labor and Industry is reminding homeowners and businesses to use caution when choosing a contractor ... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:26:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/06162011FloodingContractors.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/06032011VetAward.pdf (Billings, MT) The Montana Department of Labor and Industry presented its first ever “Outstanding Veteran’s Support Employer Award”, to Securitas Security Services ... Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:29:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/06032011VetAward.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/06012011YellowstoneOPArelocates.pdf Due to water damage at the Yellowstone County Office of Public Assistance (OPA) office in Billings, OPA staff are now serving the public from the Billing Job Service ... Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:54:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/06012011YellowstoneOPArelocates.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/05202011_aprPR.pdf (HELENA) --- Montana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued to decrease in April, moving to 7.3% from 7.4% in March. Fri, 20 May 2011 15:26:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/05202011_aprPR.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/04192011_marPR.pdf (HELENA) --- Montana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained constant at 7.4% in March, with positive job growth. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:26:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/04192011_marPR.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/04042011MulinskiJudgment.pdf (Helena, MT) The Department of Labor and Industry has issued the largest penalty ever imposed on a contractor in Montana ... Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:36:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/04042011MulinskiJudgment.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/03252011_febPR.pdf (HELENA) --- Montana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly by 0.1% to 7.4% in February. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:59:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/03252011_febPR.pdf http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/03102011_janPR.pdf (HELENA) --- Montana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly by 0.1% to 7.5% in January, despite indications of payroll employment growth. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:21:00 GMT http://dli.mt.gov/media/releases/03102011_janPR.pdf