2006 Press Release Archive

• (12/22/06) - Unemployment rate at 6.1 percent in November
• (12/19/06) - State mirrors federal rules for safe use of chromium gas
• (12/18/06) - Anchorage medical practice honored for worker safety achievement
• (12/18/06) - $1.1 million awarded to train young Alaskans for energy jobs
• (11/27/06) - Job Fair Offers Interviews/Jobs for Pollock "A" Season
• (11/17/06) - Unemployment rate at 5.7 percent in October
• (11/06/06) - Alaskans Graduate From Unique Pipeliner Training Program
• (11/06/06) - Recruiting for More Than 750 Alaskan Seafood Workers Begins Now
• (11/06/06) - Alaska Veterans Job Fair to Connect Job Seekers with Employers
• (10/24/06) - OSH Review Board Sets Fairbanks Hearing
• (10/20/06) - Near-Death Experience Story Headlines Safety & Health Conference
• (10/20/06) - Unemployment rate rises to 5.9 percent in September
• (10/13/06) - State Successful Pursuing Unemployment Insurance Claim Offenders
• (09/29/06) - $1.1 Million Available for Youth Employment and Training Programs
• (09/29/06) - Governor's Committee Announces Award Recipients
• (09/15/06) - Unemployment rate falls to 5.5 percent in August
• (09/01/06) - Safety & Health Conference seeks speakers, etc.
• (09/01/06) - DOLWD Issues First Contractor Licensing Civil Fines
• (08/29/06) - Mining Trainees Graduate; Start Jobs
• (08/18/06) - Unemployment rate falls to 6.3 percent in July
• (08/03/06) - OSH Review Board Sets Anchorage Hearings
• (07/24/06) - New Building Signage Says "Jobs are Alaska's Future"
• (07/21/06) - Unemployment rate falls to 6.7 percent in June
• (07/10/06) - $3 Million Available for STEP Grants
• (06/30/06) - New Contractor Licensing Enforcement Now in Effect
• (06/26/06) - $1.25 Million for Youth Employment and Training Programs
• (06/23/06) - Noah's Ark Recognized for Safety and Health Program
• (06/23/06) - Barton Medical Office Recognized for Safety and Health Program
• (06/16/06) - Unemployment rate falls to 6.9 percent in May
• (06/12/06) - New Mechanical Inspection Standards Effective June 14
• (06/01/06) - More than 1,000 Seafood Processors Needed Immediately
• (05/19/06) - Unemployment rate falls to 7.5 percent in April
• (04/21/06) - Unemployment rate falls to 7.7 percent in March
• (04/07/06) - Occupational Safety and Health Review Board Sets Anchorage Hearings
• (04/03/06) - Recruiting for More Than 1,400 Seafood Workers Begins Now
• (03/24/06) - February's unemployment rate rises to 8.2 percent
• (03/23/06) - Conoco Phillips and Peak Oilfield Service earns awards
• (03/16/06) - Underground Miner Training Program Graduates 21
• (03/08/06) - New Online Application Available for UI Claims
• (03/08/06) - Spruce Park Auto Body Recognized
• (03/03/06) - January's unemployment rate rises to 7.7 percent
• (02/24/06) - Alaska Job Centers Put 9,264 More Alaskans to Work in 2005
• (02/23/06) - TelAlaska and UniSea Awarded
• (02/21/06) - Required Job Site Posters Available Free
• (02/09/06) - BP Recognized for Excellence in Health and Safety Programs
• (02/08/06) - Labor Officials Report Alaska's Economy Performing Well
• (02/08/06) - OSH Review Board Sets Anchorage Hearings
• (02/01/06) - Alaska Workers May Be Eligible for Unemployment Tax Refunds
• (01/25/06) - DOLWD Releases State, Borough and Place 2005 Populations
• (01/19/06) - Unemployment rate continues seasonal increase in December
• (01/06/06) - Governor Appoints John Pratt as AWIB Executive Director
• (01/04/06) - Former Speaker Gail Phillips Will Help Alaska Hire Initiative