Lakeview workers win WERC ruling on meals and hours
La Crosse County was found guilty of unfair labor practices for changing Lakeview employees hours and eliminating a 30 minute paid lunch and free meals without negotiation. Judge Thomas L. Yeager ordered reinstatement of the policy, reimbursement of lost meals, and bargaining before future changes. County must comply by December 31.
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WERC ruling upheld by Lakeview workers union
Albert Hammes president of Local 227A said he was informed this week of the WERC decision in writing about actions taken. He noted he was glad the decision favored the union and that people were aware of the outcome as he had not yet reviewed the details. Continued on next page
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Australian Labor Regime Is Swept Out Of Office
Former Labor Prime Minister Gough Whitlam ceded Australia’s national elections as the conservative coalition led by Malcolm Fraser appears set to win. Early results show Fraser with a sizable majority, while Whitlam’s party suffered a stunning defeat and a slow Senate count.
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Compromise Offers Way Out of Tax Budget Impasse
Senate Finance Committee proposes dropping the $395 billion federal spending ceiling in exchange for a nonbinding commitment matching the $17 billion tax cut. Ford would veto unless tied to a spending cap. White House silent on the plan. If extended, tax cuts stave off higher withholding, saving a family of four about $250 yearly. Fraser fir grand champion tree presented to Gov. Lucey by Eugene Gross of Polar.
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Clergy Voice on Christmas Commercialization
Local clergymen voice concern over rising commercialization of Christmas urging reflection and simplicity amid holiday pressures. They stress spiritual focus, charitable care, and community celebration beyond consumerism.
Prairie Du Chien Woman Cleared In Murder Trial
Wanda Hillman, 26, of Prairie du Chien, was found innocent of first degree murder in the July 30 shooting death of Herbert Hillman, 54. The six men and six women jury deliberated about four hours after closing statements, with prosecutors arguing excessive force and defense stressing self defense amid testimony of alleged prior assaults.
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Peter W. Pappas
la Crosse
Crawford County
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Hillman
Frank Hillman
Wanda
Leary Peterson
Prairie du Chein
Peterson
Help For Animals Hotline Opens Monday In La Crosse
A hot line to assist area residents with animal care operations from 12 30 p m to 7 30 p m Monday through Friday. Sponsored by the Coulee Region Humane Society the service is in the La Crosse Police Department building at 782 8760 funded by the society and its staff. Suzanne Crossman says it helps with pickup injury neglect and locating animals for adoption. In emergencies contact local animal control or police.
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Board Offers Teachers 16.3 Percent Pay Increase
La Crosse area teachers would gain more than $900,000 in salary boosts over two years under a final board offer. The plan sets 1976 and 1977 raises, alters retirement contributions, boosts maternity benefits, and raises many salary steps. A Tuesday meeting will discuss the proposal and Appendix B details remain unresolved.
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