Ford Sharonville plant lays off 203 workers
Ford Motor Co. laid off 203 workers at its Sharonville transmission plant amid weakening demand. The move affects workers with about six months experience or less, with layoffs starting Monday and continuing indefinitely. The plant makes four speed transmissions for large vehicles including F series trucks and Mercury Mountaineer.
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Internet gambling rises as legality remains unclear
A Springfield student’s online betting saga shows how easy it is to win and lose large sums from home. Experts warn of legal gray areas as no clear U.S. law bans Web casinos and the Wire Act faces reinterpretation in court.
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Unions struggle to reach high tech workers in Seattle area
In Seattle the WashTech union effort lags with only 250 dues payers. Workers like Amazon.com’s Dave Rady oppose rigid contracts, fearing loss of monthly flexibility. Experts cite youth, turnover, and corporate culture as barriers to organizing in high tech.
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Nelson Lichtenstein
University of Virginia
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Economic forum at Davos highlights growth gap between nations
Officials from developing countries press for privatization and fair trade as Davos panels feature Western experts. Thai Deputy PM Supachit Panitchpakdi and Jorge Castaneda note a shift toward including developing nations, with top economies seeking to aid global redevelopment amid quotas and globalization debates.
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Retirement dips as California power crisis hits utility stocks
Elderly investors in PG&E and Edison faced wiped out dividends after bankruptcy threats. San Carlos resident Neale McFarland sold 1,500 Edison and PG&E shares costing him a 15,500 loss. Retirees fear the downfall of these storied utilities erodes long standing incomes and prompts asset reallocation. Donald Zwicky of Walnut Creek plans to offload his PG&E shares if dividends do not resume.
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Wayne Suiver
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