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Oct 27 to Nov 2
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Aug 19, 2026
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November 2026
Nov 1 to 2
- Puerto Rico’s Cost of Living Squeezes Families and Businesses as Fuel and Transport Prices Surge
Puerto Rico’s consumer prices keep eroding the purchasing power of households and businesses, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report published October 26 by the Labor and Human Resources Department (DTRH).
October 2026
Oct 22 to 28
- Claro Union Warns Government Communications Could Be Hit if Workers Strike
The Independent Brotherhood of Telephone Employees (HIETEL) warned Tuesday, October 27, 2026, that Claro PR is pushing them toward a strike that could affect a company handling 80% of communications in Puerto Rico, including those of the government.
Oct 15 to 21
- Puerto Rico Employment Up 1.1% in September, Fourth Straight Month of Growth
Payroll employment in Puerto Rico grew 1.1% in September, the fourth consecutive year-over-year increase, according to adjusted data from the Nonfarm Payroll Employment Survey of the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH).
- Vega Alta Job Fair to Feature More Than 30 Employers on October 21
More than 30 employers will gather in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday, October 21, for an employment and community services event organized by Sen. Héctor "Gaby" González López.
- Inspector General Finds Puerto Rico’s AMA Owes $33.2 Million in Tax Debt and Unremitted Payroll Withholdings
Puerto Rico’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that the Metropolitan Bus Authority (AMA) carries a historical tax debt of $33,200,297.85, plus another $3,319,551.33 in taxes withheld from employee wages in 2022, 2023 and 2024 that were never sent to the Treasury Department (Hacienda).
- Bill Proposes Refunding Excess Funds to Employers Who Prevent Work Accidents
In Puerto Rico, Representative Roberto J. López Román announced the filing of a bill, P. de la C. 1507, which amends the 'Ley del Sistema de Compensaciones por Accidentes del Trabajo' to establish a permanent and self-sustaining mechanism to refund up to 50% of the premium paid to private sector employers with excellent safety records and zero claims.
Oct 8 to 14
- Over 1,600 People Attend Job Fair at Plaza Las Américas
Over 1,600 people attended the 'En Puerto Rico hay trabajo' job fair at Plaza Las Américas on Wednesday, where around 80 employers presented more than 2,000 full-time and part-time job opportunities.
- Manatí to Host Job Fair and Economic Development Convention
On Wednesday, October 14, Manatí will host the second Labor Training and Economic Development Convention, organized by the Puente Tecnológico para la Optimización Laboral (PTOL) project and the Center for Student and Teacher Researchers (CEMI).
September 2026
Sep 15 to 21
- AAA Union Reports 'Significant Progress’ in Classification and Pay Plan Negotiations
The Unión Independiente Auténtica de Empleados de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (UIA-AAA) announced Thursday that a meeting at the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH) produced significant progress in negotiations over the Plan de Clasificación y Retribución (PCR) for unionized workers at the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA).
- AAA and Union Reach Progress on Pay Classification Plan
The Unión Independiente Auténtica de Empleados de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (UIA-AAA) announced Thursday that negotiations with the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) on the Classification and Compensation Plan (PCR) for unionized workers have advanced.
- Water Utility Union UIA to Meet AAA Thursday Before Possible Strike Vote Activation
José Cajigas Romero, president of the Unión Independiente Auténtica (UIA), issued an ultimatum to Puerto Rico’s Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) to address union proposals on its Classification and Compensation Plan before the executive committee activates a strike vote approved by employees on August 22.
August 2026
Aug 29 to 31
- Puerto Rico Launches New Digital Platform for Unemployment Services
María del Pilar Vélez Casanova, Secretary of the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH), announced the launch of Desempleo Digital, a new technology platform to manage Unemployment Insurance services and the Employer Portal.
Aug 15 to 21
- AAA Submits Amended Salary Proposal to Union Ahead of Weekend Vote
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) presented an amended salary scale proposal on Friday to the Unión Independiente Auténtica (UIA), following three days of negotiations over the Classification and Compensation Plan.
- UIA and AAA to Continue Negotiations After Failing to Reach Deal
The Unión Independiente Auténtica (UIA) and management of Puerto Rico’s Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) have not reached an agreement after a Wednesday negotiating session.