March 13, 2009

Stimulus funding saves 8 police jobs

Federal stimulus money will put eight Fall River police officers back on the beat.


March 02, 2009

Fall River lays off 149 city workers

The city of Fall River sends out pink slips to city workers.


February 27, 2009

City workers protest layoffs

City workers protest layoffs in Fall River.


February 26, 2009

Demonstrators rally on layoffs, same-sex marriage

Layoffs and same-sex marriage prompt State House rallies.


February 24, 2009

Firefighter disputes may find different outcomes

North Providence appears to be near an agreement, while Woonsocket returns to court.


February 19, 2009

Class of 2009 faces uncertain job market

What do graduating college seniors think of their job prospects?


February 17, 2009

Layoffs loom in Woonsocket

Police and firefighters in Woonsocket are bracing for layoffs.


January 30, 2009

Providence Journal owner plans more layoffs

A.H. Belo says it will lay off 500 workers in Rhode Island, Texas and California.

Mayor asks city workers to accept pay cut

New Bedford’s mayor is asking city workers to accept immediate cuts in wages and benefits.


January 21, 2009

Radio operator Clear Channel cuts 1,850 jobs

Clear Channel Communications is cutting about 9 percent of its work force.

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