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Massachussets Copy Editors to Cross Vindicator Picket Lines
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- At least two copy editors from The Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Mass., are on their way to temporary jobs at The Vindicator, a trade journal reported late Wednesday.Editor and Publisher magazine quoted the same source who called The Business Journal Wednesday afternoon and reported that replacement workers had been recruited from his newspaper. "One needs the money and the other was talked into going by management," said the source at the Massachusetts daily newspaper.
"Contract Ratification Keeps RMI Plant Viable, Company Says"
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"NILES, Ohio -- Today's ratification of a 62-month labor contract by members of the United Steelworkers of America means the RMI Titanium Co. plant here will remain viable, the company said in a statement Wednesday night.Some 360 members of USWA Locals 2155 and 2155-7 were locked out by RMI management 13 months ago when they failed to ratify what the company said was its final offer. The long impasse broke last week when a tentative agreement was reached Nov. 23.
"Metalformers Experiencing Late, Cancelled Shipments"
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"WASHINGTON -- Last month's drop in steel imports is continuing to hurt metalforming companies, William E. Gaskin, president of the Precision Metalforming Association, said today. Department of Commerce figures show October imports at 2.9 million metric tons, down 12% from September.Year-to-date steel imports for 2004 are up compared to 2003 levels but are still down 4% compared to the pre-tariff levels in 2000, Gaskin noted.
Oh Deer! Tuscarawas County Bags Opening Day Lead
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Favorable weather conditions made for a good hunt on opening day of Ohio's week-long deer-gun season, as hunters took 40,254 deer on Monday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The deer-gun season remains open through Dec. 5. The preliminary figure from deer check stations throughout the state shows a slight decrease from last year's opening day total of 43,052.Among the Buckeye State's 88 counties, the highest number of deer checked occurred in Tuscarawas, with 1,639, followed by Coshocton at 1,639.
Take Steps to Protect Online Transactions
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"SAN FRANCISCO -- It's been estimated that more than 40% of Americans will shop on the Internet this holiday season, spending almost $145 billion online before the season ends. The convenience and selection provided on the Web is evident, however consumers must also be aware of the potential for online fraud, and should take steps to protect themselves and their payment card information when shopping online.
FirstEnergy Increases Dividend 10%
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"AKRON, Ohio -- Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of 41.25 cents per share of outstanding common stock at a special meeting yesterday -- a 10% increase over the previous quarterly rate. The board also adopted a dividend policy that will target sustainable annual dividend increases after 2005 that generally reflect an annual growth rate within the range of 4% to 5% and an earnings payout ratio generally within the range of 50% to 60%. The increased dividend will be payable March 1, 2005, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 7, 2005.
Tom Ridge Center Under Construction in Erie
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"ERIE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania Sea Grant, headquartered at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, has taken the lead in developing a Regional Science Consortium that will coordinate research in the Lake Erie and upper Ohio River Basin. The consortium currently includes thirteen area colleges and universities, a number of federal and state agencies, and private organizations.Based on previous success, Pennsylvania Sea Grant was recently designated a Coherent Area Program by the National Sea Grant Office. "With this designation came a responsibility to get more involved in research," said Dr.
Workplace Gender Issues Linked to Health Risks
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"WILMINGTON, Del. -- One in three Americans may be making themselves sick just by going to work each day. Results from a study commissioned by LLuminari show that differences in the way men and women are managed -- fueled by the differences in what they value most at work -- puts both genders at risk for cardiovascular problems, depression and a higher susceptibility to infectious diseases.Gender-based differences in workplace values can create a company culture of underlying stress and conflict that affects the physical and emotional health of both men and women, the study found.
Out-of-State Papers Seek 'Volunteers' to Help Vindy
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"By Andrea WoodYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Two nonunion newspapers owned by one of the nation's largest publishing companies -- the same company that operates The Plain Dealer and suburban weeklies in the Cleveland area -- are soliciting volunteers from their staffs to come here and replace striking members of the Youngstown Newspaper Guild.The newspapers are The Times-Picayune, published in New Orleans, and The Oregonian, published in Portland, Ore. They are owned by Advance Publications Inc.
Points of View
Tuesday, November 30, 2004"One of the Meanest ConspiraciesDoes God root for the Steelers?I have a friend named Jack who insists that professional football is fixed. Not by God, who may be a closet Pittsburgh Steelers fan.