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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Mar 14, 2023

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction observed on May 1-5

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Mar 14, 2023

Wyoming Unemployment Unchanged at 3.9% in January 2023

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

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Mar 9, 2023

DWS taking public comment on Workers’ Compensation Rules on Miscellaneous Medical Protocols

The Department of Workforce Services is promulgating Chapter 10 of Workers’ Compensation rules regarding Miscellaneous Medical Protocols, and now seeks […]

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Feb 3, 2023

Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Job Growth in Third Quarter 2022

From third quarter 2021 to third quarter 2022, Wyoming added 5,955 jobs (2.2%) and total payroll rose by $396.7 million […]

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Feb 2, 2023

From Barriers to Breakthroughs:
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Announces 2023 Safety and Workforce Summit

Registration is now open for the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) 2023 Safety & Workforce Summit, “From Barriers to Breakthroughs,” at Little America, […]

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Feb 1, 2023

Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held February 17

The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 1st quarter meeting of 2023 on Friday, February 17th at 8:00 AM. It […]

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Jan 25, 2023

Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.7% in December 2022

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 9, 2023

Rosie Berger to Receive Wyoming Governor’s Woman of Distinction Award

Former State Legislator & Co-Founder of Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus to Be Honored at Annual Leap into Leadership Event February […]

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Dec 19, 2022

Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.6% in November 2022

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 16, 2022

Wyoming Occupational Fatalities Decrease to 27 in 2021

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the number of occupational fatalities […]

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