Governor review called on Excel hiring practices
The Iowa Citizens Action Network asks Governor Branstad to probe Excel Corp. for allegedly limiting Hormel workers’ employment at the Ottumwa plant after a state grant. ICAN cites only 20 percent hires and seeks an official inquiry. Excel says it complies with grant terms.
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Iowa Citizens Action Network
Terry Branstad
Excel Corp
Hormel
Ottumwa
ICAN
Steve Siegel
Excel
Joe Nalley
Jude Conway
Business Grant and Loan Bureau
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Conway
Pickets say Independence MHI understaffed amid state cuts
More than 30 workers picketed outside Independence Mental Health Institute part of a statewide AFSCME protest over budget cuts. Aides report double shifts, high stress, and thousands in overtime while MHI cites attrition and staff gaps but notes keeping service quality. About 170 MHI employees are AFSCME members. statewide, roughly 900 state jobs have been eliminated.
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Cindy Kranz
Iowa
Independence
Independence Mental Health Institute
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Afscme
Bob van Laningham
MHI
van Laningham
Department of Business Management
Independence Mhi
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Dave
Don McKee
Afscme Council 61
Des Moines
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