UMW Election Uncertainty Tops Carter Energy Crisis Outlook
United Mine Workers faces a heated race for the presidency amid a three-way battle and rising strike fears. Wildcat walkouts have cost millions of man-days and tonnage, while wage gains and productivity slumps strain miners and utilities ahead of potential federal intervention.
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Hatch Act Repeal Debate Spurs Emancipation Claim
The piece argues repeal would return spoils system powers to federal workers, citing postal and other unions as driving forces behind loosening protections. It counters by noting Kennedy era orders and Carter’s stance on sensitive roles, warning of politicized federal offices and uncertain Civil Service Commission rulings.
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Richard Nixon
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Illinois Supreme Court reform faces changes to vacancy selection
Two new Illinois Supreme Court judges push to replace vacancy practice with nominating committees and public input, while a House proposal seeks a broader top-to-bottom reform. The debate pits insider judicial control against citizen participation and merit concerns amid political maneuvering.
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Direct democracy in Illinois through citizen initiative
Patrick Quinn argues for amending the Illinois Constitution to permit citizen initiative to bypass legislature. He cites 22 states with initiative power, notes public demand for reforms, and asserts initiatives can curb special interests while empowering voters to enact laws and hold officials accountable.
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Patrick Quinn
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Ohio
CMU to Negotiate in Public With Faculty Group
Central Michigan University and the CMU Faculty Association will negotiate the upcoming contract in public. The first session occurred June 8 with open attendance but no public participation. Either side can call for a closed session. private caucuses may be held and open talks can still be closed at will. The experiment tests the idea that openness may curb grandstanding while aiding public understanding.
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