Unions face membership and contract challenges after recession
AFL-CIO leaders opened a biennial convention in Las Vegas amid the first postwar recession and the nation’s worst terrorist attack era. The piece notes membership erosion to 13.4 million, impact on organized labor, and efforts to place workers in new jobs while avoiding layoffs. It highlights Boeing layoffs and unions aiding workers with job placement and shorter work weeks as recession pressures persist.
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Starbucks Card rolled out for faster purchases and gifts
Starbucks introduces the Starbucks Card a stored value card usable like cash or credit. Howard Schultz says it enhances the Starbucks Experience and speeds service by shortening lines. Regional managers emphasize convenience for busy Washington DC commuters. cards range from five to five hundred dollars and can be replenished in store, online, or by toll free support.
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Mixed wheat outlook and grain futures slide on CBOT
Wheat slipped about 1 percent after a rally tied to hopes of U S corn sales. March wheat fell to 2.87 a bushel while corn rose 0.5 cent to 2.21. Soybeans gained on strong export and domestic demand as other grain futures edged higher. Beef and pork futures mixed with live cattle and lean hogs moving differently on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
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Embedding Change Into Business Routines
Change must be continuous and sustainable without burnout. Hire change-driven talent and rotate leadership roles to expose perspectives. Promote talent development, align assignments with passions, speed up onboarding, and keep training vibrant. Foster diversity and open, rebellious thinking while reinforcing progress with regular communication and accountable processes.
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Online stores ring up record holiday sales rise
Internet shopping fuels record holiday sales as shoppers like Sylvia Teague in Fortuna California turn to Eddie Bauer and Lands End. Analysts note strong growth, aided by convenience and reduced travel, while per customer revenue may dip as competition narrows and free shipping thresholds tighten. Major players like Amazon and Wal Mart report gains as Circuit City and Lands End expand online strategies and store pickup options broaden.
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