Sex strike ends as pay equity demands rise in mining town
In San Jose California workers push for equal pay for women matching men's wages. UPI reports a historic mine-day strike with Mike Ferrero of the American Federation leading the effort. The action centers on pay parity and labor equality debates in the area.
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Peace returns to Silicon Valley in equal pay settlement
San Jose officials and union members ratified a two year contract worth 1.45 million ending a walkout. The agreement boosts pay in women dominated jobs to within 10 percent of male roles, aligning with Hay Associates findings that women earn substantially less in secretarial and related positions. City estimates warn nationwide costs could reach 200 billion if equal pay principle spreads.
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Japan Premier vows to expand imports to ease surplus
Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki told a Cabinet meeting Japan will seek to raise imports from the United States and Western Europe to defuse criticism over its large trade surplus. The pledge follows threats by the United States, France and others to raise the imbalance at the Ottawa summit. At the meeting, officials were ordered to maximize imports and to back Western exporters by promoting sales in Japan through fairs in Tokyo and Osaka.
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Pan Am to Curtail Flights Amid Layoffs Across Regions
Pan American World Airways plans reduced flight operations with many workers to be laid off. The carrier declined to specify exact job losses and cited impact in Mobile Alabama, Florida, and Melbourne Florida as part of the cutbacks.
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