Union battles Greyhound over $30 million racketeering suit
Greyhound accuses the Amalgamated Transit Union and 20 officers of racketeering and damages, saying the civil suit is a pressure tactic to resume bargaining after a March 2 strike marked by shootings and threats. Union officials deny the claims and demand evidence.
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Suit challenges American Airlines flight attendant weight policy
The EEOC filed a class action in U.S. District Court accusing American Airlines of enforcing a weight standard that targets flight attendants for a sexist image. The suit says the policy harms those on maternity or union-lead leaves by not allowing weight reduction time and cites a 1980s era ideal of a slim, alert stewardess. Patt Gibbs, a 28-year-employee, returned after a four-year leave weighing 154 pounds, above the limit for her height, and faced pressure to lose weight or risk losing her job.
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Exxon pleads innocent in Alaska oil spill case
Exxon Corp and Exxon Shipping Co pleaded innocent to a five count federal indictment related to the March 24 1989 Exxon Valdez spill. Officials called the incident a tragic accident and said they would defend against the charges.
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Health warnings favored on alcoholic drinks poll
A Gallup Poll conducted for Advertising Age shows 73 percent support health warnings on alcoholic beverages and 42 percent back an outright ad ban. Sixty percent think warning labels would affect consumption. 36 percent say it would have no effect. The poll accompanies proposed federal legislation requiring warnings in ads and on beverages.
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