GM recalls 2.5 million cars for rear seat belt anchors
General Motors announced its largest recall in over a decade, asking dealers to replace rear seat belt anchor belts in about 2.5 million mid sized cars. Transport Canada flagged belts failing its lead standard in tests affecting 1989-90 Chevrolet Celebrity 1989-91 Pontiac 6000 1989-96 Oldsmobile Ciera and 1989-96 Buick Century.
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Anti-lock brake probe widens to GMC Suburban models
Washington reports that the auto safety agency has expanded an engineering analysis into malfunctioning anti-lock brakes. Affected GM vehicles include GMC Suburban, Chevy 5-10 pickups, Chevy Blazer, GMC S-15 Sonoma, GMC Jimmy, and Oldsmobile Bravada SUVs.
Senate backs nursing home rules amid budget clash
Senate Republican leaders agreed to preserve tough federal nursing home standards after pressure from moderates. The House budget bill would strip most standards, letting states set rules. The Senate vote was expected today, with eventual reconciliation in a joint committee. Congress enacted these rules in 1987 after abuse disclosures.
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New AFL-CIO Leader Sweeney Leads Street Protest in NYC
John J. Sweeney, days after taking control of the AFL CIO, led a march with nearly 2,000 unionists through New York’s garment district to spotlight sweatshop abuses. He vowed aggressive leadership, criticizing “greedy employers” and calling for action to help exploited workers.
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