Wage cuts hit over forty five thousand workers in Nebraska and nearby states
Wage cuts and freezes affected more than 45 000 workers in Nebraska Iowa and surrounding states across construction meatpacking and farm and construction equipment manufacturing. The period saw the smallest raises since records began with 2.3 percent in construction contracts and 0.4 percent regional gains. Unions and employers cite plant closings unemployment and non union competition as drivers of concessions while observers warn unions could weaken but not vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Nebraska
Iowa
William D. Torrence
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S
Kansas
Missouri
Construction Labor Research Council
Omaha World-Herald
Omaha
Sam Jensen
Robert Stock
Omaha Building and Construction Trades Council
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Sioux City
Mason City
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Burlington
Jim Ryan
Des Moines
Construction Employers Council
Master Builders
Nebraska Department of Labor
IBP Inc
Oscar Mayer Co
Farmland Foods
Supreme Packing Co
John Morrell & Co
Wilson Foods Corp
Union Packing Co
Geo. A. Hormel and Co
United Auto Workers
John Deere & Co
Community Event Listings and Local Advertisements
A dense city briefs page lists multiple upcoming events and services. Notices include casino game schedules at St. Pius and Bonanza events, trips to Bryce Canyon Zion Canyon and Lake Powell, theater in Chicago featuring Noel Coward, financial counseling, jewelry and cosmetics offers, denture services, scholarships at Kirkwood Community College, plant sales, and club meetings. Also listed are advertising lines for local businesses and organizations including EX Club at Stouffer's, Di amond and gold buyers, and NAACP meeting details in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
Cloud seeding eyed as drought aid debated by experts
Experts say cloud seeding could boost rainfall if planned early. Illinois research shows mixed results with public, farmers, and officials weighing costs and permits. cloudbusters and silver iodide are mentioned as methods amid a lack of widespread funding or interest.
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Associated Press
Stanley Changnon
Illinois State Water Survey
Coles
Cumberland
Douglas
Moultrie
Shelby
Illinois
Colorado International Corp
Changnon
Local government meetings and community events schedule
Linn County Supervisors hold an informal 10 a.m. meeting in the Administrative Office Building conference room. Hiawatha Water Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station. Ely Recreation Board gathers at 7 p.m. in the Ely Community Building. Mount Vernon City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. Also note movies listed on page 8A.
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Linn County Supervisors
Hiawatha Water Board
Ely Recreation Board
Ely
Mount Vernon City Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
UAW
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Chuck Gifford
Friendsmobile
Commonwealth Apartments
Second Ave
Northbrook Manor
Council St
St. Pius
Bryce Canyon
Zion
Canyonlands
Arch’s National Park
Lake Powell
Margaret
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Chicago
Noel Coward
Liebke Hoyt
Downtown
Westdale
Adv
Merle Norman Cosmetics
2Nd Street
S.E
Amana
Stouffer’s
National Football League
Bill Quimby
Call Jefferson
Kirkwood Community College
Margaret Cosgriff
Northwood Drive
Hiawatha
Connie O’connor
North Liberty
Lydia Satterlee
Parnell
St. George's
Pierson’s Florists
Ellis Boulevard
Center Point Road
Dixie Weber
Linda’s Ironworks
Siegel’s
3Rd Ave. SE
Dental East
Armstrong’s
Iowa City
Wesley House
North Dubuque St
New England
Boston
Jefferson
NAACP
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Road
Illinois State University
James DeMeo
DeMeo
Marion
Cedar Rapids-Marion
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