Court rules against unions use of fees in political activities
The Supreme Court unanimously upholds a Washington state law requiring public sector workers to opt in before union fees can fund political activity. The decision allows consent rules but bars forcing nonmembers to opt out or seek refunds, aligning with changes by the Democratic governor and legislature.
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AEP Launches Livestock Methane to Carbon Dioxide Plan
American Electric Power begins the nations first large scale effort to convert methane from livestock manure into carbon dioxide to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The program covers about 400000 head of livestock on up to 200 farms and includes building lagoon covers to capture and burn methane. Farmers receive payments and AEP aims to reduce emissions by 6 percent below 1998 to 2001 levels by 2010.
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Ford lays off 27,000 workers in buyout plan
About 27,000 Ford hourly workers left under buyout or early retirement offers as the Dearborn company restructures to align with weaker demand. Ford aims to phase departures by September while facing a $12.7 billion loss last year and asset mortgaging to fund its turnaround.
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