Labor vows to push Congress after Supreme Court union ruling
Angered labor leaders and Rep. Peter Rodino pledge to overturn a 9 0 Supreme Court decision allowing failing firms to reject union contracts by bankruptcy. The court ruled unions may be affected only if canceling contracts serves the business, creditors, and employees, prompting calls for legislative fixes and protests.
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Aflcio
Lane Kirkland
Bal Harbour
Fla
Organized Labor
Peter Rodino
D-N.j
Redino
Supreme Court ruling supports small builder in bankruptcy case
The ruling favored Bildis Manufacturing Inc. of West Orange N J, ensuring the company can continue operating. AFSCME called the decision devastating and urged new legislation as the House eyes revisions to bankruptcy law, though broader changes may follow beyond the ruling.
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House
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
High Court
Bildisco Manufacturing Inc
West Orange
Ruling sparks union anger over bankruptcy carve-out
Labor leaders and legal experts react to a Supreme Court ruling allowing failing businesses to shed union contracts through bankruptcy. Larry Tanner of United Auto Workers Local 780 calls it a disgrace and a setback for labor, while Andy DeAngelis of Lorain County AFL CIO warns of a broader disruption. Andrew Meyer of Davin Flinker & Cahn says the ruling won’t trigger a flood to bankruptcy courts, though some cases may arise and each rejected contract is a defeat for unions.
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Larry Tanner
United Auto Workers Local 780
Supreme Court
Tanner
Andy Deangelis
Lorain County
Aflcio
Andrew Meyer
Davin, Flinker & Cahn
Cleveland
Meyer
Cleveland politics a horror tale of three big votes
A columnist recalls writing on Cleveland politics and warns readers the city faces three crucial votes on income tax, a steel mill in the flats, and a property tax to fund a retractable stadium. He critiques leadership, cites Mayor Voinovich threatening layoffs and Dennis Kucinich campaigning against the mill, urging prudent choices.
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Cleveland
Voinovich
Dennis Kucinich
Feagler notes voters split on steel mill and income tax
Dick Feagler reports residents vote for the steel mill but oppose the income tax amid mayoral threats and denials. The steel project is questioned by planners who consider leaving town over Dennis Kucinich. The mayor backtracks on layoffs and tries to manipulate ballot timing as stadium talks continue.
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Dennis Kucinich
Rapist robber sentenced to 28 to 50 years in Elyria
Elarius L. Hunter, 26, of Elyria, was found guilty of rape, aggravated burglary and a gun specification after a two day trial. He received 10-25 years for rape, 10-25 for burglary, and a three year gun sentence to run consecutively, totaling 28-50 years with no parole for 18 years. He and two accomplices entered a couple’s home October 2, forced the husband to lie on the floor, took jewelry, and raped the wife. Hunter has prior convictions and is wanted in Georgia on two rape counts.
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Karen Balmert
Elyria
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Elarius L. Hunter
13Th St
Common Pleas
Floyd B. Harris
Hunter
Rosenbaum
Georgia
Kothe indicted in slaying of his mother in Lorain County
Kothe 60 of Amherst Township was indicted by the county grand jury on one count of aggravated murder for the shooting death of Esther Kothe 83 of Henrietta Township found with a gunshot wound January 10. He faces arraignment in Common Pleas Court and is held on 400000 bond. The case follows a seven year feud over a 140 acre family farm and a prior slander award against Kothe and family.
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Elyria
Lewis J. Kothe
Kothe
Vermilion Road
Amherst Township
Common Pleas
Esther Kothe
Gifford Road
Henrietta Township
Lorain County
William Kishman
Edward
Weather outlook and cheerful dental note
Clear tonight with a low near 45 and southwest winds about 10 mph. Friday will cloud over and be cooler with a high around 50. Precipitation chances are near zero tonight and about 20 percent Friday. A quirky line notes two kinds of smiles: happy people and those with long store bought choppers.
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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
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North Reed Road
Ken Gumm Jr
West Capel Road
Matt Hignett
North Durkee Road
Don Longwell Jr
Route 57
Brian Slack
Chestnut Ridge Road
Gene Krebs
The
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City Hall
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David
Houston
Wellington
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