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A Union Takes a Beating at Vought Aircraftnew
Clutches of men in steel-toes and Carhartt coats waited for votes to be tallied. They were voting on a contract that entailed drastic cuts to pensions, mandatory overtime and a stripping of seniority rules. Among the many groupings of men, some pontificated about the union's fate. "If it doesn't pass, the union is broken," said one.
Nashville Scene |
Brantley Hargrove |
01-23-2009 |
Business & Labor
Tactical Change for Restore Hetch Hetchynew
An Oakland nonprofit has a new game plan for convincing Californians to restore the valley called Yosemite's twin.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
01-23-2009 |
Environment
An Oakland Teacher Drops In Unannounced at the Homes of Underperforming Studentsnew
Primarily intended to encourage parental involvement, English teacher Channing Woodsum's visits offer him a glimpse into students' living conditions, particularly notable in a school where many children come from communities plagued by violence and poverty.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
01-23-2009 |
Education
Jobs Hunt: Thousands Could Be Employed With the Proper Federal Economic Stimulus Plannew
There's plenty of work that needs doing in Halifax, and plenty of people ready to do it, says Halifax MP Megan Leslie. And the federal government should put those people to work as part of an overall economic stimulus package.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Tim Bousquet |
01-23-2009 |
Economy
Weight a Minute: Are Heavy Trucks Getting Fair Treatment in Vermont?new
Heavy fines slapped on truckers for violating town-road weight limits often amount to revenue-raising scams on the part of local officials, charges the owner of two Northeast Kingdom logging companies.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
01-23-2009 |
Policy Issues
Vermont Hospital Technicians Launch Union Drivenew
A group of 600 technicians at Vermont’s largest hospital has launched a union-organizing campaign comparable to the one the nursing staff experienced six years ago, a union spokesperson confirmed.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
01-23-2009 |
Business & Labor
Local Initiative Strives to Define, Grow Green Jobs in Memphisnew
Last week, Green Jobs Initiative of the Mid-South, a program funded by BioDimensions to grow green jobs in Memphis, held two meetings to discuss what a green job should look like.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
01-23-2009 |
Economy
Shades of Gray: Confusion Reigns in the Wake of Tennessee Coal-Ash Spillnew
TVA's Dec. 22 coal-ash spill attracted an array of scientists, attorneys, politicians, and provocateurs to Kingston, Tenn., including environmental advocate Erin Brockovich who hosted a town hall meeting.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Davis |
01-23-2009 |
Disasters
Mr. Jobs: Investment Board Head Discusses Milwaukee's Efforts to Create Employmentnew
When Donald Sykes took over the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board in 2007, he had decades of experience in training new workers. Now Sykes faces the worst job losses in the United States since 1945, including large layoffs in our area, and a shaky employment future.
Shepherd Express |
Louis Fortis and Lisa Kaiser |
01-23-2009 |
Economy
Disappearing Ink: Hope for Editorial Cartoonistsnew
It's been the best of times, and the worst of times, for editorial cartooning. The demographics and styles of the cartoonists have never been more diverse. Yet the field has been disappearing, with newspapers eliminating positions at a rate of more than one a month across the country in the last year.
Ventura County Reporter |
Steve Greenberg |
01-23-2009 |
Media
Carmel Valley Supporters Say Pro-Development Interests Behind Legal Challengenew
An attorney with questionable past ties to a southern California campaign contribution scandal has filed a lawsuit intended to stop the incorporation of Carmel Valley.
Monterey County Weekly |
Jessica Lyons |
01-22-2009 |
Housing & Development
Salinas Calls In the Big Guns to Quell Rash of Gang Violencenew
Reacting to a stark spike in shootings that has left six people dead in the past two weeks, Salinas leaders brought in the uniformed cavalry and elevated their peace-building rhetoric. But the beefed-up patrols will likely only quiet gunfire temporarily.
Monterey County Weekly |
Zachary Stahl |
01-22-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Edward James Olmos Schools Salinas on Reaching Gang Membersnew
Emmy-winning actor Edward James Olmos delivered a sweeping and powerful address in Salinas, from breaking down the allure and definition of gangs to offering practical solutions to the Monterey County’s number one crime problem.
Monterey County Weekly |
Zachary Stahl |
01-22-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Gannett to Close 'Citizen' in March if No Buyer Appearsnew
Barring a miracle, the Tucson Citizen, Arizona's longest continually operated daily newspaper, will cease operations on March 21.
Tucson Weekly |
John Schuster |
01-22-2009 |
Media
Mass Transit Funding: A Tin Cup for Steel Railsnew
The massive economic stimulus package now being fashioned in Washington is expected to include billions of dollars for mass transit and intercity rail projects. But because of decisions made during the Bush administration, North Carolina's Triangle stands to receive little or none of it, the region's transportation leaders say.
INDY Week |
Bob Geary |
01-22-2009 |
Transportation
Tags: North Carolina, transportation
