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January Jobs Report Indicates Economic Recovery Is Coming Back Strong
ST. LOUIS, MD, (SLFP.com), February 3, 2012 - Employee confidence rose 5.0 points from December 2011 to January 2012, indicating that employees are increasingly confident in their personal job situation and optimistic towards the job market and economic environment. This is the biggest jump to date.

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the January 2012 Employment Situation report released today:

"Our nation's labor market posted strong gains in the month of January. The economy added 257,000 private sector jobs last month, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent � its lowest level since February 2009. These numbers show that the labor market continues on a positive trajectory.

"We've created 3.7 million private sector jobs over the last 23 months, according to revised numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. January's job growth was the strongest in nine months. The unemployment rate among African Americans fell by 2.2 percent in January down to 13.6 percent � the largest one-month drop in recorded history.

"The national unemployment rate has fallen by 0.8 percent in the last five months. The drop in unemployment has been driven by employment gains, not workers leaving the labor force.

"We're seeing accelerated growth in our labor force across almost every industry. The manufacturing industry surged in January, adding 50,000 jobs. Over the past year, we've added 235,000 manufacturing jobs. More products are rolling off the assembly line marked 'made in the USA.' We can build on this encouraging trend if Congress acts on the president's proposals to remove tax incentives for companies that ship American jobs overseas and invests in training programs so our workers can fill existing openings in advanced manufacturing.

"We're also seeing new growth in construction. This sector has added 52,000 jobs over the last two months, the largest increase in construction jobs since 2007.

According to a recent online survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Randstad, the Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, confirms U.S. workers continue to be optimistic about the economy and job market. In fact, workers' macroeconomic confidence increased 8.5 points this month to 40.1.

"Economists' expectation of a stronger and more stable U.S. job market created a strong jump start for this first Employee Confidence Index of 2012," stated Joanie Ruge, senior vice president and chief employment analyst of Randstad Holding US.

Six Flags to Hire Nearly 3,000 Workers For 2012 Season
ST. LOUIS, MD, (SLFP.com), January 29, 2012 - Six Flags St. Louis is seeking friendly, energetic applicants to fill some 3,000 positions over the course of the 2012 season including additional lifeguards for the new Bonzai Pipeline in Hurricane Harbor.

The Theme Park offers competitive wages, flexible schedules, great benefits and a wide variety of jobs. Six Flags is hosting VIP Job Fairs at the Theme Park Saturdays, February 4, 11 and 25, as well as visiting select schools throughout the winter to offer information on summer employment opportunities. Even before the Job Fairs and school visits, applications began coming in early January and the flow has remained strong and steady.

The park offers positions ranging from entry level to Seasonal Management. While two of the most common areas associated with working at Six Flags are in Ride Operations or in the Food Service Department, there are a variety of jobs available to suit job seekers of all ages and walks of life. Some of the many jobs available at Six Flags include lifeguards, cashiers, landscapers, front gate ticket takers, Medical Services Personnel, Security Officers, Marketing/Sales Internships, Finance and Retail positions.

In addition to competitive wages, Six Flags offers many benefits including unlimited admission for employees and free passes for family and friends, 401K, scholarship opportunities and more. Six Flags also offers flexible scheduling, great for students, teachers or anyone looking for a second job or a job that allows them to work around a busy personal schedule.

Six Flags St. Louis is hosting VIP Job Fairs on Saturdays, February 4, 11 and 25 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Human Resources Office. Become a VIP and get fast-tracked in the process by applying online at www.sixflagsjobs.com before the job fair. The Six Flags Recruiting Team will also be visiting schools over the coming weeks to talk with potential applicants. Visit us online at www.sixflagsjobs.com or call the Human Resources Office at (636) 938-5300 x313 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for more information on employment opportunities or if a school would like to set up a day for Six Flags to visit.

The Muny to Hold Adult Chorus Auditions
ST. LOUIS, MD, (SLFP.com), January 29, 2012 - Auditions for The Muny's 2012 Adult Dancing Chorus will be Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5. Auditions for the Singing Chorus will be Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12.

They will be held at Community Music School, on the campus of Webster University, just east of The Loretto-Hilton Center, 535 Garden Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119. Parking available in Garden Park Plaza parking garage on Garden Avenue. For further information, call The Muny at (314) 361-1900.