UAW approves GM contract ends six day strike in Michigan
UAW members vote 89.4 percent to approve a deal at GM Powertrain Warren plant ending a six day strike that idled four GM assembly plants in Michigan and Canada. About 2,800 workers participated with 420 new hires and $550 payments to prepandemic employees to settle outsourcing grievances.
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Madison Heights
Mich
United Auto Workers
General Motors
GM Powertrain Group
Warren
UAW
al Benchich
Michigan
Canada
Darla Park
Benchich
Wheel
Michael Steahl
Work injuries rival cancer and heart disease in cost
A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine estimates 1992 US job related injuries and illnesses caused 6,500 deaths and 13.2 million injuries plus 165 daily deaths from illnesses. Direct costs reached 65 billion with indirect losses at 106 billion, totaling 171 billion, surpassing AIDS and approaching cancer and heart disease in burden.
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Chicago
United States
Archives of Internal Medicine
J. Paul Leigh
San Jose State University
California
Personal computer market grows in second quarter
In the April to June quarter the global PC market saw double digit growth as new technology and competitive pricing drew business customers. Compaq solidified its No 1 position worldwide and in the U S, while HP and Dell posted strong gains. IDC and Dataquest project continued demand into the second half.
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San Jose
Calif
Dataquest Inc
International Data Corp
Compaq Computer Corp
Hewlett- Packard Co
Dell Computer Corp
Compaq
IBM
Be wary of invention hucksters warned by Bruce Williams
A reader asks about selling an idea to invention companies and credits a patent attorney for initial searches. Bruce Williams cautions that many invention firms operate legally but push costly pitches with uncertain market chances. He advises patent advice first, then cost estimates of 500 to 1000 dollars for searches and 2000 to 5000 dollars for patents.
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Bruce
J.G
Napa
Calif
Orlando
Fla
Henderson
Nev
R.E
F.E
Green Bay
Wis
A.t.z
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U.S
Dataquest
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Akin Investment Secuntes
Aegon USA
Secuntes, Inc
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Alttel American Greetings
Bob Evans Farms
Cedar Fair
Ronentr Energy ‘Hryster CoBancor Inc
Columba Gas
U York International
NYSE
ATBT
Medyn S
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Pomel
Atko
Iataeoo
E Venéilec
Bruce Williams
Phus Shipping and Handling
Smart Money
P.O
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