Food for thought

Food for thought
Grocery chains and union leaders in Southern California remain in contract negotiations, but both sides face the reality of increased competition coming from big-box retailers.
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Value of package tops million
In a move that could save the district $ 2.06 million during the next five school years, the Franklin Regional teachers union agreed to pay more in health care contributions and make salary concessions.  read more »
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Workers protest U.S. 231 construction
Union workers are out in West Lafayette protesting construction of the U.S. 231 extension.
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Insurer Not Responsible For Covering Banks’ Losses From Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme, Judge Says
The Hartford Courant’s Edmund H. Mahony reports: A Travelers subsidiary does not have to cover the losses of a Westport bank whose customers claim that the bank’s investment in Bernard L. Madoff’s Ponzi scheme cost them tens of millions of dollars in retirement savings, a federal appeals court said. Westport National Bank, part of a group of community banks in lower Fairfield County, went to …
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