Randolph Heaster
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Randolph Heaster's Labor Scene columns appear on Tuesday. To reach him, write in care of the business desk at 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108, call (816) 234-4746 or send e-mail to rheaster@kcstar.com.
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Manpower Inc. predicts an increase in hiring in the KC area
Mar 8, 9:47 PMIt may not seem like it for many job seekers, but the area’s hiring outlook is slowly improving.
In shake-up at YRC Worldwide, Kansas City’s gain could be Springfield’s loss
Mar 1, 11:31 PMYRC Worldwide Inc.’s proposal to change the operations of its national trucking company would add a few local jobs but result in bigger losses at the Springfield, Mo., terminal. Overland Park-based YRC Worldwide presented its change-of-operations memo to the Teamsters union late last month, saying a continuing weak economy is forcing the company to eliminate some duplicate operations.
Transport Workers strike against American Airlines unlikely
Feb 22, 9:35 PMAfter years of bargaining with American Airlines, the union representing its mechanics and other workers may soon start the arduous process that would eventually allow the group to strike. It’s a development that has ramifications for the more than 400 mechanics and related workers still working at the airline’s overhaul base in Kansas City. But just how much remains to be seen.
YRC, union seek action by Congress
Feb 15, 10:40 PMAs part of its drastic cost cuts in 2009, YRC Worldwide reached an agreement that allowed it to suspend monthly payments into its union pension plans.
