Union moves to block PBGC pension takeover at Republic
United Steelworkers aim to join a court case challenging the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. takeover of Republic Technologies International pension funds for about 6,200 workers. They plan a rally in Canton and say the move could halt timing of the takeover. PBGC cites underfunding to justify the action amid bankruptcy.
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Retirees fear long wait for PBGC pension takeover in Lorain
Lorain residents face delayed retirement as the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation moved to terminate Republic Technologies International pension plans. About 300 salaried retirees seek a formal committee to protect benefits while asset sales proceed. Court action hinges on July 2 decision ahead of July 8 asset auction.
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Ford rejects 24.3 million state incentive package
Ford will not commit to a 20 year job retention credit tied to 1,200 preserved positions at Lorain and Avon Lake plants. The $24.3 million credit is declined, while a $58.7 million package remains under consideration. Ford will bring back 800 workers for the Escape conversion with production starting spring 2003.
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Market Slides After Boeing DuPont News Sparks Selloff
New York reports show Dow Jones falls 155.00 to 9126.82 amid tech weakness and profit taking. Nasdaq dips near its Sept. 11 low as Boeing orders and DuPont forecasts briefly lift shares before broader losses erase gains.
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Dollar falls as U.S. stocks pull back in late trading
The dollar faded from an early rally in New York trading as U.S. stock markets slid late, slipping toward 26 month lows versus the euro while the yen retreat remained curbed by potential BOJ intervention. The euro, Swiss franc, and pound strengthened on the dollar’s malaise with a late rally fading into the session.
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Ministry of Finance
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