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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1997
Page
4
Americans mark Labor Day reflecting on the dignity of work and the labor movement that helped raise living standards. The piece notes union decline, a recent UPS strike victory for Teamsters, a 40 cent federal minimum wage increase, and debates over welfare reform, wages, and balance between capital and labor.
Retiring lawmakers often donate leftover campaign money to former colleagues who later become lobbyists. The practice funds access and meetings, prompting calls for reform. Rep Meehan pushes a bill to extend lobbying ban to two years and bar former lawmakers from key House perks, with broader staff limits.
A reader disputes proposals to curb senior discounts, noting 10 percent motel, Ames Tuesday, and state park reductions. The letter cites inflation, taxes, and Social Security dynamics, arguing seniors saved through restraint, paid taxes, cared for family, and still face rising Medicare costs as costs shift to retirees.
Fred Boeheim of the Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter credits non-union workers for economic growth on Labor Day. He notes about 11 percent unionized nationwide and under 20 percent in construction, praising open shop workers and ABC firms with 19,000 member firms.
A public call cites Aug 24 Herald American quoting Pataki Senate Majority Leader Bruno and Assembly Speaker Suver negotiating the budget in secret. It questions lawmakers’ tolerance of such conduct and urges voters to remember this at election time.
Paul A. Dunn of WCNY urges public input on on air membership messages as the TV station plans its next pledge drive in December. He notes testimonials by leaders and viewers have mixed results and highlights viewer turnover and costs, while affirming the value of public broadcasting.
Janet Burman, candidate for President of Common Council, says she has never expressed dissatisfaction with the Kemp visit arrangements with Mayor Bernardi and that a reported source spoke falsely. She notes Kemp support as positive and confirms collaboration with the mayor.
A grandmother writes about her tears on her granddaughter Mary Matt starting kindergarten. She notes the child’s joy, her growing love of books, and the hope for guidance and protection from God as she begins school.
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