Union seeks dismissal of Wilson Foods Chapter 11 petition
UFCW will sue to dismiss Wilson Foods Chapter 11 filing and may pursue unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB. The union also seeks ERISA enforcement to keep the current contract and contemplates strikes or court action while evaluating a new labor agreement.
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Labor
ERISA
Wilson Foods
Chicago
Lewis Anderson
UFCW
Lewis
NLRB
Anderson
Wilson
Pope Threatens Amnesty Crusade During Poland Visit
Pope John Paul II warned Poland's communist authorities he would launch a public amnesty campaign for political prisoners unless they are freed before his mid June pilgrimage. He pressed for release of hundreds and reinstatement of Solidarność supporters, shaping his June visit with a humanitarian theme.
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Warsaw
Poland
John Paul II
Solidarity
John Paul
Leading indicators index rises for seventh straight month
The Commerce Department reports a 1.5 percent March increase in the leading indicators index, the seventh consecutive monthly gain. The 12‑point gauge signals continued economy improvement in employment production income and business sales, with Baldrige noting forecasts for the next six months.
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Gazette Wire Services
Washington
Department of Commerce
Malcolm Baldrige
Computer Robin Hood steals state funds via computer
Stanley V. Slyngstad, a 44 year old state computer programmer, pleaded guilty to first degree theft for diverting 17000 dollars from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. He gave 600 dollars to a carpenter and 1200 dollars for car repairs and clothing while using the rest for welfare recipients. He warned the system has been tightened and faces up to 10 years in prison.
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Olympia
Wash
Stanley V. Slyngstad
Slyngstad
State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Thurston County Superior Court
Calvin John Brooks
Seattle Times
Iowa legislators waver on parimutuel and lottery package
Des Moines lawmakers debated combining parimutuel betting with a state lottery to cut unemployment debt funding. Democrats said 51 votes were not available without Republican support, sparking protests and accusations of manipulation as the plan stalled and was dropped.
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Judy Daubenmier Sazette
Des Moines
House
Chamber
Avenson
Schroeder
McClelland
George Kinley
D-Des Moines
Senate
Cal Hultman
Red Oak
GOP
Sue Mullins
R-Corwith
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Gary Peters
Tokyo
Imperial Palace
Hirohito
Abby
U.S
Marion Church
East Iowa
Robin Hood
State Patrol
Fred L. Pilon
Pilon
Iowa
Rep
Laverne
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