Tag: employment
Coronavirus pandemic causes more hardships for immigrant communities
Immigrants collect donated food at Fairmont Gardens in Annandale before the social distancing rules took effect. [LAJC] While the coronavirus pandemic is hitting everyone pretty hard, it is causing especially challenging hardships for the local immigrant community. Immigrants living in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads “are concerned about the future. They are not working. … Continued
Coronavirus will devastate regional economy
The large federal presence in the Washington, D.C., region will not insulate the region’s economy from an economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The economic impact in the D.C. region “will mirror the trajectory of the U.S.,” states an analysis published March 18 by the Stephen S. Fuller Institute at George Mason University’s School … Continued
Giant, Safeway, and Fairfax Connector union members plan to strike
The Safeway on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Local 400 of the United Food & Commercial Workers Union is planning a strike against Giant and Safeway over the companies’ failure to meet employees’ wage and benefit needs. The union is holding a rally and press conference at a Safeway in Washington, D.C., today at 11 … Continued
TeenServ helps homeowners find teens for yard work
The teens who founded TeenServe (from the left): Quin Frew, Jack Lannin, and Ben Jeannot. Homeowners who need someone to mow lawns, rake leaves, shovel snow, or carry out other outdoor or indoor jobs can arrange for a teenager to do the work through an online company created by three high school students. TeenServ LLC was … Continued
Local Sears stores survive as company shrinks
The Sears store in Seven Corners. As Sears stores continue to close across the county – 51 will be gone by mid-February – the Sears stores in Seven Corners and Landmark continue to operate. Several employees at that location said there are no plans to close the store. In fact, the Seven Corners Sears has … Continued
Amazon to start construction soon on HQ2
An illustration of Amazon’s HQ2 [WUSA9] Amazon plans to start construction on its new headquarters building (HQ2) in National Landing, the newly renamed area that encompasses Crystal City, in early 2020, the company announced in its Day One blog. Amazon has already hired 400 people who are working in leased office space on Crystal Drive, … Continued
Fairfax Connector on limited schedule due to strike
Fairfax Connector workers are on strike. [ATU] Fairfax Connector bus service will operate on a limited schedule on Thursday, Dec. 5, due to a job action by drivers and mechanics. Many routes are operating on a Sunday schedule, including the 401/402 route that serves Annandale. Connector routes that do not operate on Sundays, including those … Continued
FCPS invites furloughed federal workers to consider substitute teaching
NOTE: This event is full. FCPS added a second hiring event Jan. 15, 2-4:40 p.m., same location. To support families affected by the federal government shutdown, Fairfax County Public Schools will continue its current practice to ensure that no FCPS student will go hungry and will sponsor a hiring event for furloughed federal employees. Breakfast … Continued
Virginia to strengthen tech education in support of Amazon’s HQ2
An artist’s rendering of a new Metro entrance in Crystal City. [Virginia Economic Development Partnership] While the public debates the pros and cons of Amazon’s decision to locate a new headquarters in Crystal City – it’s good for property owners, bad for homebuyers, renters, and commuters – Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans for a … Continued
BAE Systems to relocate headquarters to Fairview Park
The entrance to the 2941 Restaurant at 2941 Fairview Park Drive. BAE Systems Inc. is moving its headquarters operations and about 350 employees from Arlington to Fairview Park in the Falls Church area of Fairfax County. The global defense, security, and aerospace firm announced earlier this month that it signed a lease for office space … Continued
School news: a Belvedere success story
Assistant Superintendent Fabio Zuluaga and Belvedere Principal Cecilia Vanderhye. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area and other school news. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. A Title I winner – Belvedere Elementary School has been named a National Title 1 … Continued
Candidates for statewide office divided on healthcare
Northam The candidates for statewide office in Virginia present a stark contrast in how they would deal with healthcare and the economy. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor outlined their positions at a forum Oct. 2 in Tysons hosted by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Northern Virginia … Continued
Relocation of TSA headquarters to Springfield will bring 3,000 jobs to the area
Travellers apply for TSA expedited screening at Washington Dulles International Airport. [TSA] The U.S. General Services Administration’s decision to build a new headquarters for the Transportation Security Administration in Springfield is expected to bring more than 3,000 jobs to the area. The GSA awarded a $316 million contract to Boston Properties, which owns the site … Continued
Fairfax County’s economic situation shows some improvement
The latest economic indicators report for Fairfax County prepared by the Department of Management and Budget presents a mixed bag. Here’s the positive news: Home prices are up. The average sales price of all homes that sold in January 2017 in Fairfax County was $545,772, an increase of 8.1 percent over the average price of … Continued
Bus drivers urge Fairfax County board to act on promised pension
A Fairfax Connector bus on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The union that represents more than 500 Fairfax Connector bus drivers, mechanics, and other workers is presenting a petition to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Dec. 6 demanding action on a failed promised to provide a pension plan. Fairfax County contracts with MV Transportation, a … Continued