Target workers reject unionization backers
Target workers cast votes against forming a union as organizers and backers accuse management of intimidation during the drive. The action highlights ongoing tensions at the retailer with employees seeking collective bargaining rights.
Target workers in Valley Stream vote against union drive
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500 says it will contest the result and push for a federal new election after Valley Stream Target workers voted 137 to 85 against joining the union. Target denies intimidation. If the Vally Stream vote had passed, it would have marked the first Target location to unionize.
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U S Weekly Rig Count Rises With Five Additional Rigs
Baker Hughes reports US drilling activity increased this week with 1 984 oil rigs and 870 gas rigs online, plus six miscellaneous. Texas added five rigs, North Dakota four, and declines observed in New Mexico and several others. total peak was 4 520 in 1981.
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Basic Energy sees May drilling rig use rise to 81 percent
Midland based Basic Energy Services Inc reports May drilling rig utilization at 81 percent, up from April but below May 2010's 88 percent. CEO Ken Huseman cites strong unseasonable winds in the Permian Basin and flooding in the Williston Basin as factors limiting utilization in the well servicing segment. Fluid service truck count remains 828.
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DCP Midstream Signs Long Term NGL Gathering Deals
DCP Midstream LLC and West Texas LPG Pipeline LP agreed to long term NGL gathering for the Sandhills Pipeline a 700 mile system moving Y grade NGLs from Permian Basin to Gulf Coast fractionators and Mount Belvieu. OxyChem will provide ROW for the Sandhills with a startup targeted for early 2013. EGPI Firecreek reports progress on Crawar leases in Ward County Texas. Drought leaves West Texas pastures dry while South Plains sees scattered showers and high heat.
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