The Steel Crisis and Union Concession Record
An analysis of the American steel industry shows deep structural issues and near-term threats. USW local presidents rejected an 11 percent labor cost cut, hindering competitiveness as losses mount and layoffs loom amid a global surplus and weak auto demand. The piece warns of a broader decline without cost-saving reforms.
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United Steelworkers
USW
Sunday shopping at mercy or law in Mercer County
Letters debate Sunday closing law across Mercer and nearby counties. Patrons urge keeping Lord's day quiet. others warn against greed and the spread of closures. Readers share parish, business, welfare, and local civic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Association
Mercer County
Beckley
Raleigh County
Pam Walker
C. Reynolds
Walker
Kitty Wooldridge
Mercer County Humane Society
State
Welfare Department
Mrs. Wooldridge
Ms. Walker
The
Humane Society
America
R.M. Fanning
Princeton
W.va
UMWA
U.M.W.A
Dave Greene West
Logan
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Richard Wesley
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Charles Reich
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God
Buford Helman
Bluefield
Pocahontas High School
Pocahontas
Ronnie Duesing
Larry Hart
Pocahontas Baptist Church
Pic-n-save Market
Abbs Valley Wesleyan Church
Abbs Valley
Rodriguez Iga and Funeral Home
J&l
Macks Oil
Pocahontas Pharmacy
First National Exchange Bank
Woodard Pic-n-Save Market
Ray Jones Amoco
Gary Chernenko
Department of Highways
Charleston
Wolfe
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Florida
Holiday Inn
Ruth Haren
North
Canton
Fanning
Animal Shelter
the Humane Society
Elaine Williams
Our Humane Society
Hattie Meadows
Bluefield, W.va
Carl Williams
A.M. Fanning
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Office of Surface Mines
Washington, D.C
D.O.H
E.R. Hanshaw Bluewell
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West Virginia
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Warren McGraw
John R. Hatfield
Acme
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