Norge and union face nine mile split in plant talks
In Herrin Illinois 1000 Norge plant workers faced a 12 midnight contract expiry as union and company pressed for a new accord. Union President Herman Jarvis called the talks nine miles apart before negotiations. Proposal includes overtime penalties absenteeism discipline and a shift to seniority based overtime. A 4 p.m. ratification vote could trigger a strike if two thirds oppose.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinois
Herrin Norge
Herman Jarvis
Jon Nicholas
Lorge
Charles Miner
Narge
Norge
Herrin
Magic Chef Inc
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
SIU C transfers athletics to student affairs vice president
SIU Carbondale will move athletic programs from University Relations to Student Affairs about May 1 under Vice President Bruce Swinburne. Trustees heard of the shift as they also approved continuing a $10 athletic fee for next year to support a lean men’s program and a modestly expanded women’s program.
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Siu-C
Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
SIU C
Albert Somit
SIU Board of Trustees
Edwardsville
Somit
Bruce Swinburne
George Mace
Swinburne
SIUC
Mark Michalic
Michalic
Harris Rowe
Paul Matalonis
William Norwood
Gale Sayers
Mace
Dr. Swinburne
Weather forecast for the weekend and week ahead
The National Weather Service predicts fair and cooler conditions tonight with lows in the low 50s. Friday will be partly sunny, windy and warmer with highs in the upper 70s or low 80s. Illinois outlook calls for partly cloudy skies Saturday and cloudy warm conditions with a chance of showers Sunday and Monday. lows in the 50s and highs 72 to 82.
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National Weather Service
Illinois
Miners Prepare for Flood of Food Stamp Claims
Welfare officials forecast a surge of food stamp applications from striking miners after a walkout over a proposed contract. Illinois and West Virginia expect tens of thousands of new applicants, with local offices staffing up and lines forming as unions push to resume bargaining.
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West Virginia
Leon Ginsberg
Ohio
Virginia
Aid options for mine families during Southern Illinois strike
Article outlines available aid beyond unemployment and union funds for United Mine Workers families in a long strike. Highlights include food stamps, AFDC, school lunch programs, WIC nutrition support, and the roles of Illinois Department of Public Aid and state education boards. Details on eligibility income limits, processing times, and stigma are provided with local context for Williamson and Franklin counties.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisa
United Mine Workers
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Dan Pittman
Pittman
AFDC
Illinois
Pittman Aid
State Board of Education
Dick Mavis
Willaimson
Franklin
Marion
Mavis
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