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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1992

Page

6

Arbitration ruling favors unions in state wage dispute

In 1991 to 1992, an arbitrator ruled for unions on a full wage increase. The state faced suits by the unions, District Court ruled for unions, the state appealed to the Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments and promised quick action, then ruled in favor of unions.

Union Terry Branstad Supreme Court

Sales tax hike eyed to ease budget shortfall

Iowa lawmakers consider a permanent one cent sales tax as the leading revenue option to address a growing budget gap of at least 455 million. The plan would raise about 230 million annually, while governors push for bipartisan action and avoid layoffs through other measures.

Islature Arnould Senate Bill Hutchins D-Audubon Branstad

Men describe CPR and observation in Hajek homicide

A man and a former apprentice electrician recount discovering Hajek dead after entering through an unlocked back door. They describe checking for breath and a heartbeat, calling 911, and staying with Hajek’s 8 month old daughter Kylie while police collect statements and samples. no new developments reported.

Hajek Hall Mayfield Kylie Cedar Rapids Bruce Kern

Union leaders hail Iowa Supreme Court ruling on raises

Union leaders praised the Iowa Supreme Court for upholding the state collective bargaining law amid a dispute over raises for state workers. The decision preserves binding arbitration and could cost Iowa up to 155 million if nonunion workers receive raises.

John Kirsch Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court Charles Gribble Terry Branstad Iowa Don McKee American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees State Police Officers Council Iowa United Professionals Branstad Susan Schwochau University of Iowa Iowans For Kirk Shelley McKee Mike Maddigan William Moore Drake University

Pork export sale to Russia blocked amid political pressure

Nagle cites sources in USDA and trade circles claiming Yeutter did not advocate the sale and that budget director Richard Darman and the Treasury blocked it to protect Eastern European pork markets and loans to U.S. banks. Sen. Harkin blasts Bush decision as a blow to farmers and exports. He notes the proposed sale would have shipped over 50 000 metric tons of pork, equaling about half the current exports, with large cost estimates and potential price falls.

Grassley Protntory Nagle USDA International Trade Community Yeutter Richard Darman Treasury Department Russia U.S Tom Harkin Iowa Bush America

Banana wielding robber hits Virginia gas station

Washington Post reports a Banana point hold up at a Prince William County Texaco early Wednesday. A suspect, Douglas Ragland 34 of Dumfries, was captured minutes later at a nearby station with clothing and the banana described by police. He faces armed robbery and gun use charges.

Washington Post Prince William County Banana-Point Kim Chinn Texaco Douglas Ragland Dumfries Ragland

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