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Arguments For And Against The Proposed Healthy Workforce Ordinance

NMiF: Healthy Workforce

September 29, 2017 – On October 3 voters will decide if Albuquerque should mandate paid sick leave for employees, including those who are temporary or part-time, at all businesses with locations in the city. The Healthy Workforce Ordinance is controversial and has been debated for nearly a year and a half after several advocacy groups…

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The Line: Businesses Report Challenges Filling Open Jobs

NMiF: Jobs

June 2, 2017 – New Mexico has the highest unemployment rate in the nation, despite an Albuquerque Journal report this week that found thousands of companies that are reportedly struggling to fill local jobs. Host Gene Grant and our Line opinion panelists react to this news and discuss what hiring practices might be holding back…

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