Employers relax office rules during war in Iraq
Across the United States employers loosen policies to help workers with loved ones in the Iraq war. Breakroom TV checks at Principal Financial in Grand Island reflect a broader trend echoed by State Farm, St Francis Medical Center, and others. Government and corporate leaders cite supporting families as crucial during deployment.
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Mediation Set for Jefferson County Labor Dispute
A federal mediator will join Wednesday to help resolve a Jefferson County Board and AFSCME Local 3664 dispute. union members, mostly female clerical staff, seek parity in health care with part time board members. deputies or jailers already won health benefits. The union authorized a strike if the contract does not significantly improve, amid more than $30,000 in county legal fees.
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Seyfarth-Shaw Law
Chicago
Jim Wray
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Mediaco
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Zeigler-Royalton graduate wins Shelter Insurance scholarship
A Zeigler Royalton High School graduate will receive a 1500 scholarship from Shelter Insurance Foundation funded by agent Mark Horn. A committee of local officials will select the recipient based on scholastic achievement goals citizenship character and leadership. Contact counselors or Mark Horn at 618 942 4535 for details.
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Former major leaguer turns to coaching in Herrin
Former pro slugger Wolff shifts to full time baseball instruction at The Batter's Box in Herrin with clinics for little league teams and private lessons for ages 8 through 18. He rents space on Mondays to Fridays and partners with Terry's Sports in Marion for classes. Woolf aims to coach someday and notes strong demand for teaching pitching and fundamentals. Call (618) 942-5130 for details.
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Taxing a tattoo sparks statewide tax plan worries
In Columbus Ohio Mike Hardesty opposes proposed sales tax extensions to services such as tattoos and more. States facing budget gaps weigh taxing services from manicures to prosthetics as the service economy grows, with Nebraskans voting on extending taxes for car repair labor and other services, arguing for simplification.
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