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Red Cross Lays Off 22; Union Claims Workers Being Punished
The Hartford CourantA drop in blood donations has led to the layoffs of 22 employees at the American Red Cross, the organization announced Friday. "I can tell you that it's a very sad day here," said Donna M. Morrissey, director of communications. "Our hearts go out to...Tags: Charity, Labor Legislation, Blood, Layoffs and Downsizing, Health and Safety at Work
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Ill. governor candidates split on health care
Candidates for Illinois governor are split over a national health care plan with all but one Republican saying the state should opt out if it can, a position rejected by Democrats Pat Quinn and Dan Hynes. Democrats in Washington are considering...Tags: Bloomington, Medical Services, Executive Branch, Insurance, Dan Hynes
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GOP candidates for Ill. governor would opt out of national health care plan; Dems wouldn't
CHICAGO (AP) — Candidates for Illinois governor are split over a national health care plan with all but one Republican saying the state should opt out if it can, a position rejected by Democrats Pat Quinn and Dan Hynes. Democrats in Washington...Tags: Bloomington, Medical Services, Executive Branch, Insurance, Dan Hynes
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Red Cross blames union dispute for layoffs
The American Red Cross in Connecticut says a union representing its workers has discouraged blood donations, forcing the organization to lay off 22 employees. The Red Cross, which employs about 400 workers, also says it has discontinued and modified...Tags: Charity, Contracts, Employees, Unions
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Union proposes cuts to keep mental health center open
A state employee labor union has proposed slimming down operations at the Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center to save the Chestertown facility from being closed because of budget cuts. Gov. Martin O'Malley said he would review the proposal from...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Unions, Chestertown, Hospitals and Clinics, Civil and Public Service
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Orlando-area House Democrat Kosmas opposes health bill
Washington BureauWASHINGTON -- Congressional Democrats lost a key vote in the health-care debate Thursday, when U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, D- New Smyrna Beach, said she would go against her party and oppose its $1 trillion-or-more plan to cover more uninsured Americans....Tags: Bill Posey, Medical Services, Barack Obama, American Medical Association, John McCain
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UCSD employees rally for their jobs
FOX 5 San Diego StaffUCSD officials are calling them "painful layoffs," but due to the school's $84 million budget shortfall, they're letting go of 21 employees in the Facilities Department, employees that spent their days keeping the campus clean. "These are the lowest paid...Tags: University of California, San Diego, Employees, University of California
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Philadelphia transit contract in line with other cities, experts say
PHILADELPHIA The proposed contract that Philadelphia-area transit workers rejected was better than most workers are getting in the recession, some labor experts say. At worst, it was in line with other collective-bargaining agreements successfully...Tags: Local Authority, Medical Services, AFL-CIO, Auto Trends, Collective Contract
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Schwarzenegger, lawmakers tout massive Calif. water bond, but voters to have final say
Associated Press WriterSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say their $11.1 billion water bond is an essential investment for California's future, but it may be a hard sell to voters. California already is saddled with debt, and...Tags: Karen Bass, Executive Branch, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sacramento, National Government
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Rally supports keeping Allentown State Hospital open
Of The Morning CallA bipartisan group of elected officials today joined several dozen workers from Allentown State Hospital and union officials to demonstrate support to keep the state institution open. "To close this facility would be a tragedy," said Kathy Jellison,...Tags: Pension and Welfare, Allentown, Hospitals and Clinics, Employees, Interior Policy
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Time to tap Md.'s rainy day fund
Fearing steep budget cuts that could lead to more furloughs, layoffs and cuts to state services, members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are urging the state to dip into its $640 million rainy day fund. Normally, such...Tags: Local Authority, Budgets and Budgeting, Executive Branch, Credit Ratings, Retirement
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RECKONING DAY: Governor Culver is opening up contract negotiations with union leaders and calling for unpaid furloughs to help balance the budget
Staff WriterGov. Chet Culver is ordering seven days of unpaid furloughs for thousands of state workers and asking union leaders to reopen contracts or face more layoffs. Speaking Wednesday at a news conference, Culver announced he'd ordered the furloughs for 3,258...Tags: Regional Authority, Budgets and Budgeting, Executive Branch, Layoffs and Downsizing, State Budgets
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