The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is interested in keeping the public apprised of workforce-related issues affecting the state. Please visit the below-referenced links to view recent news and events associated with such issues. If you are a member of the media and would like to contact our Communications team, please email DWS-Communications@wyo.gov.
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Dec 19, 2024
Wyoming Occupational Fatalities Increase to 45 in 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the number of occupational fatalities […]
Nov 27, 2024
DWS taking public comment onWorkers’ Compensation Division rules,Chapter 9: Fee Schedules
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking public comment on the proposed Workers’ Compensation program rules Chapter […]
Nov 20, 2024
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.2% in October 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Nov 13, 2024
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Announces Events for National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 18 – 23
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is excited to announce a series of public events for National Apprenticeship Week […]
Nov 8, 2024
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Modest Job Growth in Second Quarter 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from second quarter 2023 to […]
Oct 30, 2024
Wyoming Workforce Development Council to Meet in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE—The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) invites you to its upcoming quarterly meeting at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. […]
Oct 23, 2024
Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held November 8th, 2024.
The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 4th Quarterly Meeting on Friday November 8th, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Meeting will […]
Oct 23, 2024
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.1% in September 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Oct 9, 2024
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
CHEYENNE, WY – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) proudly joins the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability […]
Oct 2, 2024
DWS taking public comment onOSHA – Construction 1926 andOSHA – General Industry 1910 programs
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services, in conjunction with the OSHA Commission, is seeking public comment on several chapters […]