Iowa County road workers weigh union bid in Williamsburg meeting
Dissatisfied road crews in MARENGO IOWA COUNTY plan a Williamsburg meeting to discuss joining a labor union amid friction with County Engineer Frank Omelik. Supervisors asked for written guidelines to ease daily uncertainty. Teamsters possible, Omelik denies harassment claims and warns a union may not help, while some workers insist 75 percent oppose union membership unless required.
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County road crews clash over private contracting and work orders
Iowa County supervisor Omelik defends maintaining roads with adequate staff and equipment while noting private contractors could cut costs. A dispute with workers over writing precise work orders led to shop foreman changes. A union meeting is set for 7:30 at Williamsburg City Hall.
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Lowans Vote in Congress on Tax Cut and Panama Canal Treaty
The report shows House votes on a full employment bill 257 to 152 with symbolic goals and no mandatory targets. A 194 to 216 House vote rejects making a three year tax cut a national goal. Senate 68 to 32 approves the Panama Canal neutrality treaty with the second accord to be ratified later.
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