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June 18 - Savannah to Host 24th Annual Georgia Labor Management Conference June 19-21

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Written by From Staff Reports Tuesday, 18 June 2013 00:00

Topics include Plant Vogtle, the Port of Savannah, international trade and new technologies

June 18, 2013 – On Wednesday June 19 at 9 a.m. the Georgia Labor Management Conference Board of Directors will hold a press conference to kick off the 24th Annual Georgia Labor Management Conference. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) and the Labor and Employment Relations Association are the co-sponsors of the Georgia Labor Management Conference.

The conference brings together labor, management, government and academic leaders to learn about issues of mutual concern and establish productive working relationships. This year’s conference will be held in Savannah, Georgia. Griffith Lynch, chief operating officer of the Georgia Ports Authority and Ricky Deloach, president of the International Association of Longshoreman, Local 1475, will be just two of the featured speakers.

The conference participants will discuss the nuclear power construction labor agreement and hear from experts on Plant Vogtle. The conference will highlight an exciting program of national and state experts on technology, workplace safety, and workers compensation, labor demand in the construction industry, healthcare reform and other occupational issues.

“The 2014 Georgia Labor Management Conference is focused on labor and management working together to generate economic development and job growth.  Plant Vogtle, the Port of Savannah, International Trade, and new technologies are job generators in Georgia and they are all topics at this year's conference.  The Conference Board of Directors is proud of the program assembled this year as it has drawn the attention and praise from George H. Cohen, the director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.” Philip A. LaPorte, program chair for the Georgia Labor Management Conference and secretary/treasurer of the Conference

The event will begin Savannah Riverfront Marriott 100 General McIntosh Blvd., Savannah.
 

May 16 - Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 8.2 Percent in April

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Written by From Staff Reports Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

May 16, 2013  – The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 8.2 percent in April. The rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point from 8.4 percent in March and nine-tenths of a percentage point from 9.1 percent in April a year ago.

“At 8.2 percent, Georgia’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since December 2008,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “While a two-tenths of a percent drop in one month is good to see, the most important part of that is that we saw Georgia employers create over 31,000 jobs.”

The addition of 31,200 new jobs in April pushed the overall number to 4,026,900, up by eight-tenths of a percentage point from 3,995,700 in March. Most of the job gains came in leisure and hospitality, 10,700; professional and business services, 9,400; trade and transportation, 7,500; education and health services, 2,600; and construction, 1,800.

“We're seeing a lot of positives in construction,” Butler added.  “When we look at over-the-year growth in construction jobs, we’re seeing our best numbers since 2007, which predates the recession.”

Butler said Georgia added 900 construction jobs between April 2012 and April 2013. Georgia’s over-the-year growth added 69,400 jobs, or 1.8 percent, since 3,957,500 were recorded in April 2012. Other sectors showing strong growth were: professional and business services, 31,000; leisure and hospitality, 16,100; education and health services, 14,000; and trade and transportation, 12,700. Government jobs were down by 10,500.

The number of layoffs, represented by new claims for unemployment insurance benefits, rose by 5,661, or 15.3 percent, to 42,644 in April from 36,983 in March. The increases came mostly in manufacturing, trade and transportation, along with administrative and support services. However, the number of initial claims was down over-the-year by 4,848, or 10.2 percent, from 47,492 in April 2012. Most of the over-the-year declines came in construction, manufacturing, retail trade, and education and health services.

“In seven of the last ten years, the number of new claims has increased from March to April, due primarily to seasonal factors,” said Butler.  “But, if you compare the number of new layoffs this year to April of last year, it’s obvious that Georgia’s job market is more stable.”

The number of long-term unemployed workers declined for the 12th consecutive month. It fell 4,000 to 177,100 in April, its lowest level since December 2009 The long-term unemployed—those out of work for more than 26 weeks—make up 44.8 percent of those unemployed in Georgia.

And, the state’s labor force, those working or actively seeking employment, declined to 4,813,410, down by 8,058 from 4,821,468 in March. It was 4,797,401 in April 2012.
 

May 13 - Tanger Outlets to Host Career Fair

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Written by From Staff Reports Monday, 13 May 2013 00:00

A variety of job openings to be highlighted tomorrow

May 13, 2013 – Tanger Outlets, Hilton Head will host a Career Fair in the Tanger 1 Shopper Services Lounge on Tuesday, May 14 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.. As the busy summer season approaches, our stores are looking to hire for a variety of positions including store manager, assistant manager, keyholder and sales associates, full time and part time. Twenty-one stores representing a wide range of retail categories will be set up in the lounge for three to six hour periods throughout the day to share information about their brand and positions available as well as to distribute/accept applications and schedule interviews with qualified candidates. No reservation is necessary to attend.

The event will take place at Shopper Services Lounge, Tanger 1 Outlet Center Hilton Head, 1256 Fording Island Road, Bluffton SC.

Among the businesses participating are Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Factory, Bath & Body Works, Clarks Bostonian, Coach Factory, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Famous Footwear, G.H. Bass, Gap Outlet, Haggar, Izod, J. Jill, Lucky Brand Jeans, New York & Company Outlet, PacSun, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Skechers, Soma, Stride Rite, Theory and Wilsons Leather.

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 43 upscale outlet shopping centers in 26 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 12.9 million square feet leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 460 different brand name companies. More than 180 million shoppers visit Tanger Factory Outlet Centers annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the company's Web site at www.tangeroutlet.com.

   

May 6 - GDOL and Savannah Tech to Sponsor Southeast Georgia Career Expo

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Written by From Staff Reports Monday, 06 May 2013 00:00

May 7, 2013 – The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) Savannah Career Center, the GDOL’s Veterans Services Division, and Savannah Technical College will sponsor the annual Southeast Georgia Career Expo Thursday, May 16, in Savannah. The annual event is one of the largest career expos held each year in Southeast Georgia. It is set for 1-5 p.m. in the college’s Eckburg Auditorium, located at 5717 White Bluff Rd. in Savannah.

The expo will feature about 90 employers, educational institutions, and resource agencies that provide assistance to job seekers. Some employers will be hiring, while others will discuss possible future employment opportunities with the job seekers. GDOL staff will be available to provide employment-related assistance to job seekers. Veterans’ representatives will offer employment and other assistance to military veterans, including seminars at 1 and 3 p.m. for veterans with disabilities.

Applicants should bring plenty of resumes and be prepared to fill out company applications and interview for available job openings. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately to improve their opportunities for job openings.

Among those expected to participate in the event are Amerigroup Community Care, Apollo Staffing, Arizona Chemical Company, Avon, Care Master Medical, Chatham Area Transit, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, COFA Logistics, Cross Roads Service, Cumulus Broadcasting-Savannah, Dependable, Derst Baking, Express Pros, FedEx Ground, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health, Georgia Department of Corrections, Coastal State Prison, Georgia Pacific, Georgia Ports Authority, Guardian Angels Sitting Service, Holiday Inn Express Savannah Historic District, Hunt/Mills A Joint Venture, Image Hotels, International Paper, JC Vision and Associates, Kelly Services, Landscape Limited, Matson Logistics Warehousing, Mitsubishi Power Systems America, Newell Recycling, Nightingale Services, Old Town Trolley Tours, The Parker Companies, Pier One Imports Distribution Center, Pizza Hut, Primerica, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, Savannah Jobs, Savannah Sugar Refinery, Sizemore, Inc., South Coast Medical Group, Staff Chex, Statesboro Police Department, Sullivan Staffing, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, Bulloch RSM Project, Georgia Families, and Troy University.

For additional information about the expo, or employers wanting to register, contact Connie Ellis at Savannah Technical College at 912-443-5880 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Cynthia Fearbry at the GDOL’s Savannah Career Center at 912-356-2773 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
   

April 25 – Metro Savannah’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 7.4 Percent in March

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Written by From Staff Reports Thursday, 25 April 2013 00:00

April 25, 2013 – The Georgia Department of Labor has announced that metro Savannah’s unemployment rate declined to 7.4 percent in March, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 7.7 percent in February. The rate was 8.3 percent in March a year ago.

The rate declined because of an increase in the number of jobs and fewer new layoffs.

The number of jobs in metro Savannah increased to 158,000, up by 500 from 157,500 in February. Most of the growth came in leisure and hospitality and professional and business services, along with mining, logging, and construction.

Over-the-year, metro Savannah added 2,000 jobs, or 1.3 percent, from 156,000 in March 2012. Most of the growth was in manufacturing, leisure and hospitality, retail trade, and local government.

Meanwhile, the unemployment rate in the Coastal Georgia region declined to 8.1 percent in March, down five-tenths of a percentage point from 8.6 percent in February. The rate was 8.9 percent in March a year ago.

The rate declined because the number of unemployment people decreased to 25,744, down by 1,601 from 27,345 in February. The number of unemployed people was down from 28,500 in March 2012.

The number of new layoffs, which were represented by initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits, fell by 53 from 1,198 in February to 1,145 in March. The decreases came mostly in manufacturing, trade, transportation, and warehousing, along with administrative and support services. And, the number of initial claims was down over-the-year by 158 from 1,303 in March 2012. Most of the over-the-year decline came in construction, administrative and support services, and accommodations and food services.

Metro Athens had the lowest area jobless rate at 5.9 percent, while the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 10.4 percent.

Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March was 8.4 percent, down from 8.6 percent in February. The rate was 9.1 percent in March a year ago.

Local area unemployment data are not seasonally adjusted. Georgia labor market data are available at www.dol.state.ga.us
   

Area Jobless Rate Drops

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Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 05:46 Written by From Staff Reports Tuesday, 23 April 2013 00:00

Metro Savannah’s unemployment declines to 7.1 percent in April

May 23, 2013 – The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Savannah’s unemployment rate declined to 7.1 percent in April, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 7.4 percent in March. The rate was 8.2 percent in April a year ago.

The rate declined as the number of jobs in metro Savannah increased by 1,300 to 159,200, up from 157,900 in March. Most of the growth came in leisure and hospitality, trade and transportation, and education and health services.

Over-the-year, metro Savannah added 1,600 jobs, or 1.0 percent, from 157,600 in April 2012. Most of the growth was in leisure and hospitality, trade and transportation, manufacturing, and local government.

Also, The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in the Coastal Georgia region declined to 7.9 percent in April, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 8.1 percent in March. The rate was 8.6 percent in April a year ago.

The rate declined because the number of employed people increased by 1,062 to 293,083, up from 292,021 in March. The number of employed people was up by 1,868 from 291,215.

Metro Athens had the lowest area jobless rate at 5.6 percent, while the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 10.3 percent.

Meanwhile, Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 8.2 percent, down from 8.4 percent in March. The rate was 9.1 percent in April a year ago.

Local area unemployment data are not seasonally adjusted. Georgia labor market data are available at www.dol.state.ga.us
   

April 22 - U.S. Chamber to Host Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair for Military Spouses at Fort Stewart

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Written by From Staff Reports Monday, 22 April 2013 00:00

Event to include more than 30 employers with jobs available
April 22, 2013 — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host “Hiring Our Heroes – Fort Stewart,” a hiring fair for spouses of active duty, guard, reserves, and retired veterans. The event is part of the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment Program dedicated to improving the lives of working military spouses by lifting them out of unemployment and underemployment. Participating companies range from America's biggest employers to dozens of small companies from across the region with jobs available for military spouses of all levels of experience.
Since its launch in March 2011, Hiring Our Heroes has been able to help more than 100,000 veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. More than 18,400 of those hires came directly from more than 470 hiring fairs the program has held nationwide. An additional 90,000 veterans and military spouses have been hired as a part of Hiring 500,000 Heroes, a national campaign announced by the U.S. Chamber, National Chamber Foundation and Capital One, to engage the business community in committing to hire half a million veterans and military spouses by the end of 2014. Thus far, more than 900 businesses of all sizes have pledged to hire 220,000 heroes toward this goal.
WHAT: Hiring Our Heroes – Fort Stewart
WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Club Stewart, 1020 Hero Rd., Bldg. 405, Ft. Stewart, GA 31314
RSVP: Interested job seekers should register for free at hoh.greatjob.net. Walk-in job seekers are allowed.
Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend. To register, media MUST e-mail Kim Morton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 202-463-5725 to ensure access to the base.
This hiring event is being held in partnership with Army Community Service (ACS), the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (DOL VETS), Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion, and other local partners.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness by addressing developments that affect our nation, our economy, and the global business environment.
   

April 18 – GDOL to Assist Military Sealift Command with Recruitment at Kings Bay

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Written by From Staff Reports Thursday, 18 April 2013 00:00

April 18, 2013 – The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) Kings Bay Career Center will help Military Sealift Command (MSC) fill a number of jobs for civilian employees to work on civilian-crew ships that transport equipment and supplies to U.S. military forces worldwide.

The recruitment will be held Thursday, April 25, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the career center, located at 406 Osborne St. in St. Marys.

MSC operates a fleet of about 110 civilian-crew ships. The company is currently hiring officers, operations chiefs, damage control officers and their assistants, engineers, electricians, refrigeration engineers, deck engineer machinists, unlicensed junior engineers, pump men, engine utility men, cooks, and bakers.

In addition to working in a state-of-the-art environment with excellent living accommodations aboard a civilian-crew ship, employees receive on-the-job training, career advancement opportunities, steady wages, and federal benefits.

For additional information about the recruitment, contact the Kings Bay Career Center at (912) 673-6942, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
   

April 3 - Four EEOC Commissioners to Speak at ABA Employment Law Conference

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Written by From Staff Reports Wednesday, 03 April 2013 00:00

April 3, 2013 — The four commissioners of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will speak at the American Bar Association National Conference on Equal Opportunity Law April 3-6 in Savannah, Ga.

The conference, sponsored by the Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity Law of the
ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, will bring together many of the nation’s top experts on labor and employment law. Representatives from business, labor and the federal judiciary will participate in discussions, along with the four EEOC commissioners — Chair Jacqueline A. Berrien and Commissioners Victoria A. Lipnic, Chai R. Feldblum and Constance Smith Barker — and other government officials.

The conference will pay tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated 45 years ago on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn., while in support of a strike by sanitation workers.  The EEO Committee and the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis will join in a special remembrance of the 1968 strike and explore the legal and social landscapes of pay equity and job segregation, then and now. The panelists include the Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles, pastor of the Monumental Baptist Church in Memphis, who was an eyewitness to the King assassination; and Charles F. Newman, an attorney for King during the sanitation workers strike.

Other program highlights include:

“Here, There and Everywhere: EEO and Labor Law Implications of Ubiquitous Workplace Social Media”
Panelists will explore employees’ rights to use social media, the extent to which employers can manage such use and employers’ use of social media for hiring, promotion and termination decisions.
April 4, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

“Pregnancy, Parenting and Careers: Leave, Pay and Promotion Bias”
Claims involving pregnancy, childbirth and related leave issues are rising and frequently fall under the Family and Medical Leave Act and accommodation laws. The panel will focus on potential claims and defenses when female employees assert that pregnancy or related leave affects either their promotional opportunities or compensation.
April 4, 2 – 3:15 p.m.

“Side Bar with the Judges: Class Actions”
Federal judges who have presided over important EEO class actions will share their views on manageability, use of experts and other practical class litigation issues.
April 5, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.

“Where EEO and Immigration Meet: Law and Advocacy”
Employers are sometimes not aware of the requirements of immigration labor laws when hiring foreign nationals. This workshop, co-sponsored by the Section’s Immigration Law Committee, will address implications of a workforce vulnerable to discrimination and the effect immigration status has on workers’ access to legal remedies.
April 5, 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.

What: 2013 National Conference on Equal Opportunity Law

When: April 3-6, 2013

Where: Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Dr., Savannah, GA 31421

For more information on the conference and a complete list of panels and speakers, please click here.

   

April 2 - U.S. State Department Recruiting in Savannah

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Last Updated on Monday, 01 April 2013 11:28 Written by From Staff Reports Tuesday, 02 April 2013 00:00

April 2, 2013 - The U.S. Department of State is launching an aggressive hiring effort in Savannah – seeking to recruit new employees to join the U.S. Foreign Service. Selected candidates will serve as future American diplomats in U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world and at headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the State Department’s most senior recruitment official, will travel to Savannah on Thursday, April 4. She will be available to discuss State Department hiring needs and the very real joys – and challenges – that come with a serving as a U.S. diplomat abroad. With backgrounds in business, management, economics, journalism, healthcare, technology and engineering, Foreign Service Officers are committed to protecting America’s interests around the world.

   

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