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With friend headed to the White House, Democrats push labor rights agenda
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are wasting no time in promoting labor rights issues they argue have been thwarted during eight years of the Bush administration. Two pay discrimination bills on the House floor Friday could be among the...Tags: Nancy Pelosi, Employers, Rosa DeLauro, Labor Legislation, Barack Obama
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Autoworkers union begins discussing concessions needed so GM, Chrysler can keep gov't loans
AP Auto WriterDETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers union bargaining officials are arriving in Detroit this week to begin discussing wage and benefit concessions they must make so General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC can keep their federal loans. Under the terms...Tags: General Motors Corp., Vehicles, Employers, Medical Services, NBC
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Brad Pitt defends Aniston and Jolie, insists he was faithful during his marriage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Pitt is extracting himself from the tabloid love triangle: The actor says his relationship with current flame Angelina Jolie began sometime after splitting from Jennifer Aniston. In October, Jolie revealed that she and...Tags: Movies, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Marley & Me (movie), Changeling (movie)
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Iowa lawmakers consider labor issues
Associated Press WriterThough labor-backed Democrats control the Legislature and governor's office, lawmakers concede that some top union priorities face a cloudy future in the upcoming session. Labor leaders and some legislators remain unhappy after a high-profile...Tags: Republican Party, Minnesota, Regional Authority, Laws, Parliament
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Obama to inherit 'broken government'
The Swamp(Photo illustration from the Center for Public Integrity "Broken Government" project.) by Frank James It's bad enough President-elect Barack Obama will assume office amid the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and two wars. But the non-...Tags: Health Organizations, Philosophy, 2009 U.S. Presidential Inauguration, Joe Barton, Environmental Politics
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Budget: Resuming the ad wars
Spin CycleIn a new ad, big public employee unions resume their war on Paterson's budget. Notice how they identify their desire to maintain their wage scales and pension benefits with the interests of the people they serve, and identify themselves --......Tags: State Budgets
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Workers' benefits changes will save Suffolk $15M
rick.brand@newsday.comSuffolk County's union workers are facing higher co-pays and limits on their drug and doctor benefits, saving the county $15 million. And in return, employees will avoid paying a part of their health insurance premiums. County Executive Steve Levy's...Tags: Private Health Care, CEO Pay, Government Health Care, Family, Employees
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Ssangyong Motor's board meets in China amid strike threat by union
AP Business WriterSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Troubled Ssangyong Motor Co.'s board of directors met in China on Thursday as the company's labor union mulled when to count ballots that could lead to a strike. Ssangyong, which is majority owned by Shanghai Automotive...Tags: Vehicles, Referenda, Automotive Equipment, Kia Motors Corp., Hyundai Motor Co.
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Ssangyong board meets amid strike threat
AP Business WriterTroubled Ssangyong Motor Co.'s board of directors met in China on Thursday as the company's labor union mulled when to count ballots that could lead to a strike. Ssangyong, which is majority owned by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp., is believed to be...Tags: Vehicles, Referenda, Automotive Equipment, Kia Motors Corp., Hyundai Motor Co.
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Rell: Deep Cuts Needed To Balance State Budget
The Hartford Courant"These are the worst financial times any of us can ever remember." With those words, Gov. M. Jodi Rell warned legislators Wednesday that the state will be forced to make deep cuts in spending to balance the $18 billion state budget as the nation heads...Tags: John McKinney, Connecticut, Regional Authority, Civil and Public Service, Laws
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Schwarzenegger proposes 5 fewer school days
A proposal by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to shorten the school year by five days is creating panic among educators across California, who say they barely have enough time to fit the state's academic standards into the existing 180-day calendar.
The...Tags: Los Angeles Unified School District, Regional Authority, Teaching and Learning, State Budgets, Kentucky
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Wis. union appeals decision allowing 'gag orders'
Associated Press WriterA hearing examiner has upheld the state's routine use of gag orders to keep employees from discussing ongoing misconduct investigations. The orders -- issued by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Health Services and occasionally other...Tags: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Censorship, Heads of State, Civil and Public Service, Health and Safety at Work
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