UAW delegates increase leader salaries, reject ‘equal pay

Detroit — United Auto Workers delegates on Tuesday rejected an opportunity to codify in their constitution “equal pay for equal work” ahead of next year’s negotiations with the Detroit Three automakers, and increased the salaries of International Executive Board officers.

The “two-tier” system implemented during 2007 negotiations prior to the auto industry’s taxpayer bailout have long been a complaint of

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EDC head: Bloomington-Normal needs an industrial park to

In recent years, economic development efforts in Bloomington-Normal have focused on workforce development and creating a standard incentive package for prospective new businesses to locate in McLean County. That’s about to change.

Workforce development came first with partnerships between existing manufacturers and Heartland Community College and other institutions. Patrick Hoban, CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, said that work

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BizVibe Adds New Company Insights for 8,800+ Metal

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Metal Fabrication Industry Insights: Trends and Challenges

Labor costs are high in the metal fabrication industry and companies are beginning to shift towards automation in order

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Designatronics, Inc. Acquires Wyoming Manufacturing Business

Designatronics, Inc., has acquired the manufacturing business segment of Grobet USA, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

With their experienced, highly skilled team of technicians and their outstanding reputation for manufacturing longer-lasting quality tools, we are excited to welcome WYBUR Tools to the Designatronics family.

Designatronics, Inc., has acquired the manufacturing business segment of Grobet USA, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Rebranded as WYBUR Tools, the Wyoming production facility

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