Word: contract
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Yankees need pitchers, desperately. Two weeks ago, Bruce Hurst of the Red Sox declared himself for free agency. Although Steinbrenner may try to entice Hurst with a big contract, Hurst will probably not even consider the Yankees. Why does a proven pitcher need the turmoil...
...long last, Harvard's 3400 support staff will have a union. The success of the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers (HUCTW) will empower these employees from now on--in contract negotiations, workplace relations and morale...
...most pressing concern at hand is negotiating the first contract. Disagreements over concerns such as health benefits, pensions, day care and job reclassification are bound to arise in future negotiations. Harvard should be receptive to the union's proposals--the work force ought to have an effective say in how its workplace is managed. Harvard's decision no to appeal shows a willingness to accommodate worker choice; hopefully that spirit will pervade the upcoming negotiations...
...improvement does not dazzle many teachers, who say the increase has yet to make up the losses of the past. But some districts are finding that better pay is a magnet for fresh teaching talent. Since last summer, when it approved a three-year contract providing for salaries of up to $64,000, Dade County, Fla., has received nine applications for every teaching vacancy. "We really have the pick of the crop," exults assistant superintendent Gerald Dreyfuss...
President Bok's decision to accept the union and go ahead with first contract negotiations merely strengthened the impact the campaign will have, labor experts said...