After Layoff, Family Struggles to Solve Health-Insurance Puzzle – Wall Street Journal Blogs
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After Layoff, Family Struggles to Solve Health-Insurance PuzzleWall Street Journal Blogs, NYBy Sarah Rubenstein Since Danna Walker lost her $37000-a-year salary, the government's recently enacted 65% break on Cobra health-insurance costs would still mean paying $476 a month for continuing coverage. With little more than her unemployment check …With Son in Remission, Family Looks for Coverage New York Timesall 8 news articles
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GM will layoff in Spring Hill while Senator Corker strives to save … – Examiner.com
GM will layoff in Spring Hill while Senator Corker strives to save …Examiner.comPlant spokeswoman Kate Neary said Monday that "there will be some" layoffs among the 394 salaried employees at Spring Hill but she has not been told how many. GM North America President Troy Clarke said Monday in an e-mail to employees that the layoffs …
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Caterpillar posts loss on layoff charge – The Associated Press
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Caterpillar posts loss on layoff chargeThe Associated PressPEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. posted a first-quarter loss of $112 million, hurt by charges tied to layoffs and weaker sales caused by the global economic slowdown. The world's largest producer of construction and mining …French Caterpillar workers weigh new layoff deal ForbesFrench Caterpillar workers weigh new layoff deal KWQC 6all 364 news articles
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MassMutual layoff affects 53 in sales – The Republican – MassLive.com
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MassMutual layoff affects 53 in salesThe Republican - MassLive.com, MAThe layoffs announced last week totaled 65 and were spread throughout various MassMutual departments including sales, finance and marketing. Cybulski said the two sets of layoffs were unrelated and there might be more in the future as the company …More layoffs at WWLP 22Newsall 3 news articles
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Fire chiefs to get raises despite layoff concerns – The Spokesman Review
Fire chiefs to get raises despite layoff concernsThe Spokesman Review, WASpokane city fire battalion chiefs will get raises over the next four years, despite concerns by some City Council members that the economy is forcing taxpayers to take cuts or face layoffs. The Spokane City Council was told Monday that it had little …
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UAW lobbies Obama to back workers – Detroit Free Press
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UAW lobbies Obama to back workersDetroit Free Press, United StatesFailure to resolve issues with creditors or the union could force the Auburn Hills-based automaker into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, in which a judge would begin imposing sacrifices on the company and other parties. Labor contracts, supplier contracts and …US to give Chrysler $500 mln, GM up to $5 bln in new aid ReutersUS agrees to interim aid for GM, Chrysler AFPGM exec says 1600 will lose jobs in next few days The Associated PressThe Business Insider - ChattahBoxall 1,032 news articles
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Judge OKs probe into taping at debt negotiations – Philadelphia Inquirer
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Judge OKs probe into taping at debt negotiationsPhiladelphia Inquirer, PABy Harold Brubaker US Bankruptcy Judge Jean K. FitzSimon said yesterday that a Pittsburgh law firm representing unsecured creditors of Philadelphia Newspapers LLC should investigate an alleged unauthorized recording of a November meeting between …Philly News CEO Testifies on Alleged Taping KYW1060.comPhilly news CEO testifies on alleged taping York Daily Recordall 137 news articles
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Paso Robles city staff defer annual raises to avoid layoffs – San Luis Obispo Tribune
Paso Robles city staff defer annual raises to avoid layoffsSan Luis Obispo Tribune, CAAll Paso Robles city staff, including unionized employees, deferred their annual raises this year to save the city $760000 and help avoid layoffs. To help it reduce some of the estimated $10 million shortfall in its general fund over the next three …
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3 JC trustees support layoffs – Press & Sun-Bulletin
3 JC trustees support layoffsPress & Sun-Bulletin, NYThe contract eliminated a 45-member manning clause, but ratified a "no-layoff" clause that states "the Village shall not lay off any member of the bargaining unit during the term of this contract." Hannon and Balles voted against the contract. …
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Furnace issues at 2 steelmakers likely mean layoffs – Times
Furnace issues at 2 steelmakers likely mean layoffsTimes, INBy Andrea Holecek Catastrophic equipment failure, maintenance issues and the economic downturn could mean hundreds of more layoffs at two different region steel operations, company and union officials said Monday. Blast furnace No. 14 at US Steel Corp. …
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