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Council did what it had to do
The Glendale City Council did what it had to do ("Council imposes union contract," May 8), in line with treatment of other represented city employee groups. In the big picture, labor unions are just about the only institutions opposing the immiseration of...Tags: Career and Workplace
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Healthcare workers set to strike California public hospitals
ReutersBy Ronnie Cohen SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Nearly 13,000 healthcare employees at five University of California medical centers plan to strike on Tuesday in a move that threatens to back up emergency rooms and already has forced the postponement of...Tags: Healthcare Contract Issues, Environmental Issues, Health and Safety at School, Chemotherapy, Health and Medical Professionals
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Caterpillar, Milwaukee workers union to resume contract talks
ReutersCHICAGO, May 20 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc said late on Monday that it would resume contract talks with the union representing about 800 Milwaukee workers who make specialized mining machinery. The company said the two sides would reconvene on Thursday,...Tags: Unemployment, Wage Contract Issues, United Steelworkers, Career and Workplace, Heavy Engineering
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New sheriff seeks 14 percent budget increase
Broward County's new sheriff wants more money. Some $93.7 million more. That amounts to a 14 percent budget hike — or about half the price of the new county courthouse under construction. Broward Sheriff Scott Israel would use the money to add 72...
Tags: Politics, Budgets and Budgeting, Local Government, Career and Workplace, Broward County
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This week in government
Scheduled meetings this week of the Washington County Commissioners, Washington County Board of Education, and Hagerstown Mayor and Council: WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Hager Hall Conference and Event Center 901 Dual Hwy., Hagerstown Tuesday,...Tags: Water Supply, Local Government, Government, Charles Street, Juvenile Delinquency
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Mental Health board to recommend against merger at Cumberland County Board of Commissioners meeting
The Fayetteville Observer, N.C.If the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners push ahead with plans to merge local mental health care oversight with a larger authority, they'll do it without a recommendation from their own mental health board. Commissioners told the Mental Health...Tags: Healthcare Contract Issues, Government, Politics, Mental Health, Career and Workplace
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Swift Justice: Contractor contracts and IRS penalties
Swift JusticeDear Jackie, Two-and-a-half years ago, we contracted to have the exterior of our house painted, along with some carpentry work. Long story short, we put down half ($4,000), with the balance due upon completion. Well, they did a lousy job, even lying to...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Politics, Allentown, Work Rules Contract Issues, Crime, Law and Justice
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Home-buying frenzy: Strong demand collides with scarce inventory
Miami HeraldCover Story The Open House on a leafy street near South Miami featured a snack wagon with cupcakes and chilled beverages, but the real draw was the newly listed house for sale for $435,000. Over a two-hour stretch on a Sunday afternoon, 44 groups of...Tags: Human Interest, Prices, Sunny Isles, Services and Shopping, Mortgages
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Union protests Temple hospital over arbitration dispute
The Philadelphia InquirerThe leader of the union that represents healthcare employees at Temple University Hospital on Sunday threatened a strike over an arbitration dispute involving a terminated employee accused of sexual harassment. "We're prepared to shut it down," said...Tags: Healthcare Contract Issues, Health and Safety at School, Arbitration, AFSCME, Sex Crimes
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For Detroit in crisis, next six weeks determine bankruptcy fate
ReutersDETROIT (Reuters) - Bond restructurings, negotiated settlements with bondholders and bond insurers, and tough talk with unionized workers are on the agenda as Detroit's emergency financial manager tries to meet a self-imposed, six-week deadline to...Tags: Credit and Debt, General Motors Corp., Bankruptcy, Finance, AFSCME
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UC hospital strikers' numbers to be decided by court
Patient care workers at the University of California's medical centers plan to stage a two-day strike next week, but the number taking part will be decided Monday in Sacramento County Superior Court. A judge is expected to rule on a request for a...Tags: Healthcare Contract Issues, Healthcare Policies, Hospitals and Clinics, Career and Workplace, AFSCME
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Lin Ping signed to new contract
The Bangkok PostThe giant panda Lin Ping is expected to have a big party to celebrate her fourth birthday next Monday in Thailand. After that, the bear will be in the country for five more months before leaving for China to find her mate. Beijing believes Lin Ping...Tags: Thailand, Wage Contract Issues, Career and Workplace, Television Industry, Bangkok (Thailand)
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