Mississippi ship industry faces layoffs after extended strike
ST LOUIS AP report shows St. Louis Ship laid off 1,100 workers after a five month strike ended January 27 with concessions. Union leaders call the surrender severe as the inland waterways industry stalls from weak exports, overbuilding, and rising costs.
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Florida city recruits Ivy League spring breakers
Boston University and six Ivy League schools are urged to visit Jacksonville for spring break by invitation only. Promotions offer discounted travel and “spring break rates” at beachfront hotels with events like a rodeo and concerts aimed at the preppy crowd, while officials say non Ivy League students are welcome too though the focus is on a selective market.
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