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This year is proving to be a very important one.  With the impending presidential election, a major political shift is about to take place in the White House.  One act that is under consideration at this very moment may fundamentally change the way that business is conducted in the United States.  It is called the […]

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Dozens of employees, who are in charge of caring for more than 100 disabled individuals have threaten their employer, Pinnacle Opportunities, to walk if their demands are not met.  The workers complain that they are both understaffed and underpaid, which has thus resulted in a negative impact on patient care.The Unions and the employers have […]

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Thirty-five progressive, loabor leaders came together to sign a letter of urgency to the United States government regarding the proposed $700 Billion wallstreet bailout plan.  They have sternly expressed their concern and skepticism about the feasability and effectiveness of the plan.  Representing more than 20 million American citizens, the letter urged leaders to drafts, at […]

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The New York labor commission has announced that backstretch workers at Saratoga Racetrack in upstate New York have been cheated out of roughly $70,000 collectively each week. The study finds that individuals who work in the back of the track including grooms, hot walkers, and security were not paid minimum wage or given time and […]

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A Richmond, California motel has settled a discrimination case that stems from the 2004 firing of a woman.
At the time of the firing, the woman who was fired was 67 and black. She was replaced by a 29 year old Latina woman. Following the firing, the woman filed a complaint with the United States Equal […]

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Boeing has stopped plane construction following a strike by 27,000 workers who were members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The strike occurred after talks between the labor union, the company, and a federal mediator failed to produce a new labor agreement.
According to Boeing, the strike will affect plants in Kansas, […]

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Employees of aviation-giant Boeing have voted to go on strike after rejecting the latest offer from the company.
The strike was voted for by 87% of assembly workers. It was due to start Thursday but was postponed for 48 hours once Boeing agreed to extend the current contract by two more days. The extension came at […]

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The Orland Park Fire Department is offering a retirement package to its battalion chiefs that reportedly can save the district $300,000 over the next five years.
The Fire Department has been re-organizing its upper management for the majority of the year. This plan fits in with the organization. The Fire Chief was sure to point out […]

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Astellas Pharma Technologies Inc, a subsidiary of Astellas Pharma, Inc., announced that it was offering early retirement to employees of its Norman, Oklahoma plant. 
The early retirement option has been offered to all 197 of the plant’s employees. The plant is currently undergoing re-organization. The company hopes that 60 people will take the offer. If 60 […]

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