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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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Feb 19, 2025

DWS taking public comment on OSHA – Practice and Procedure Rules on Enforcement and OSHA – Construction 1926 on Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment – Subpart E

CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services, in conjunction with the OSHA Commission, is seeking public comment on two chapters […]

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Feb 7, 2025

Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Modest Job Growth Continued in Third Quarter 2024

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from third quarter 2023 to […]

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Jan 29, 2025

Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.5% in December 2024

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]

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Jan 10, 2025

Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held February 7

Wyoming Mining Council’s 1st Quarterly Meeting of 2025 will be held Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 8:00 AM. The meeting […]

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Jan 2, 2025

First Quarter 2025 Workforce Development Council meeting to be held virtually

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) will hold its next quarterly meeting virtually on Thursday, Jan. 9, from […]

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Dec 23, 2024

Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.3% in November 2024

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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