Sunrise Medical to close Avon Lake plant due to cuts and competition
Avon Lake facility of Sunrise Medical plans closure in early 2005 after Medicare reimbursement cuts and Asian competition reduce viability. Plant employs about 63, makes 30,000 high end wheelchairs annually. some staff may transfer to other Sunrise sites, with severance for non-movers. Mayor notes long-running profitability challenges in the wheelchair industry.
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Brown: New overtime rules threaten workers
Rep. Sherrod Brown warns the federal overtime rule will hurt workers across sectors including Wal-Mart and restaurants. The Aug. 23 start, with exemptions for those earning 100000 or more or labeled as team leaders or learned professionals, faces uncertain votes in Congress. A liberal think tank projects millions stand to lose or gain overtime under reclassification. The Associated Press contributed.
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Northeast Ohio Gas Prices Rise Five Cents
Northeast Ohio gasoline averages rose five cents to 1.93 per gallon per the AAA Fuel Gauge Survey. The national average sits at 1.91 and Ohio at 1.86. crude prices moved back above 40 per barrel amid fears of supply disruptions and declining inventories.
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Information on Health Savings Accounts Workshops
Businesses and individuals can get the latest information on Health Savings Accounts through free workshops sponsored by Medical Mutual of Ohio and The Alpha Group Agency. The Lorain County session will be at 8:90 a.m. on May 22 at the Elyria Holiday Inn.
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Bobblehead to Honor You From Whoopags Enterprises
The Washington Post notes Whoopags Enterprises offers custom likeness bobbleheads for as low as $4 to resemble or improvise your image. Co founder Darby Brigham says the idea brings lightness to a serious world, with orders via wwwcbobbleme.com or 086-696-7018.
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