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Economy Jack Walker,

More Than 500 Residents With Substance Use Disorder Complete Job Training Program

Jobs & Hope, a West Virginia program that provides job training to residents with substance use disorders, celebrated its 500th graduates during a ceremony in Charleston Wednesday.

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Economy Jack Walker,

Preston County Prison Workers Get Pay Bump To Boost Retention

Employees at Federal Correctional Complex Hazelton who are in good standing will receive a 25 percent pay increase — part of an effort to boost staff retention and promote facility safety.

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Economy Jack Walker,

More Postal Workers Affected By Facility Downgrade Than Union Anticipated

As many as 90 postal workers could have their jobs affected by the downgrading of a West Virginia mail facility. This figure is higher than union representatives anticipated.

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Economy Jack Walker,

USPS Will Move W.Va. Mail Processing To Pittsburgh, Despite Pushback

The USPS announced Tuesday it will consolidate a South Charleston facility and move some mail processing operations to the Pittsburgh area. The changes follow months of pushback from union representatives.

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Economy Jack Walker,

After Charleston USPS Hearing, Union Workers Still Have Questions

When United States Postal Service (USPS) officials hosted a public hearing earlier this week, they hoped it would clarify the downsizing plans for a Charl...

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Government Jack Walker,

Younger Teens Would No Longer Need Work Permits Under Bill

A bill under review in the West Virginia House of Delegates would eliminate work permits for 14 and 15-year-olds, instead requiring the teenagers to receive a state-issued age certificate and parental consent.

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