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Machinists reach tentative deal with Boeing
WASHINGTON — A contentious labor dispute between the government and Boeing Co. that spawned a national political fight likely will be settled after the company and the Machinists union announced […]
Offshore wind subject of Baltimore town hall forum
Environmentalists and union leaders plan to gather in Baltimore to push for offshore wind power off Maryland’s coast. The town hall forum is scheduled Wednesday night at St. Mark’s Lutheran […]
American Airlines bankruptcy to have small impact
For most of the 240,000 passengers who fly American Airlines each day, the airline’s bankruptcy filing should have little noticeable impact. American continues to operate flights, honor tickets and take […]
Post office near default? Losses mount to $5.1B
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it has lost $5.1 billion in the past year, pushing it closer to imminent default on a multibillion-dollar payment and to future […]
Players reject NBA’s offer, begin to disband union
NEW YORK — NBA players rejected the league’s latest offer Monday and began disbanding the union, likely jeopardizing the season. “We’re prepared to file this antitrust action against the NBA,” […]
Employers post most job openings in 3 years
WASHINGTON — Employers advertised more jobs in September than at any other point in the past three years. The increase suggests hiring could pick up in the next few months. […]
Claims for unemployment aid dip but remain high
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week, though not by enough to suggest that hiring is picking up. Weekly applications for unemployment benefits declined […]
Consumers paid more for food, gas in September
WASHINGTON — Consumers paid more for food and gas last month, although inflation outside those volatile categories was tame. The Labor Department says the Consumer Price Index rose 0.3 percent […]
Arbitration, making it happen
The Baltimore County Council approved a measure Monday night that allows county employees to resolve labor disputes through binding arbitration. Police officers and firefighters have been able to resolve labor […]
Opinions – 10/17/11: Maryland Court of Appeals
Administrative Law Contested case hearings BOTTOM LINE: Prior to the termination of housing assistance benefits administered pursuant to the Section 8 housing program, the Department of Housing and Community Development […]
Chrysler-UAW talks break for a day without deal
WARREN, Mich. — Union leaders from Chrysler facilities around the country assembled in a Detroit suburb Monday expecting to hear details of a new four-year contract with the company. Instead, […]
U.S. economy added 103,000 jobs in September
WASHINGTON — The United States added 103,000 jobs in September, an improvement over this summer and just enough to calm fears of a new recession that have hung over Wall […]
