Iowa economy viewed as bottom among states
Des Moines AP report cites Steven Gold of the National Conference of State Legislatures saying Iowa’s farm-reliant economy is among the nation’s lowest. He warns lasting doldrums, possible deep education cuts, and argues for concentrating on areas of strength amid restructuring.
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Maytag workers approve a 3-year pact in Newton
Maytag Co workers represented by the UAW voted 89 percent in favor of a three-year contract. The agreement raises wage and benefit costs about 15 percent over the life of the pact with annual increases of 3 percent, 2.5 percent, and 2.5 percent, paid as a lump sum first year. Health care pension and insurance benefits improve while vacation schedules and holidays stay the same.
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