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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...machines reportedly should have been installed already, but according to Undergraduate Council member Noam Bramson '91, there is "a problem with the contract...

Author: By Kelly D. Eckel, | Title: Arrival of Condom Machines to be Delayed | 4/6/1988 | See Source »

Under federal law, a judge may only throw out the jury's verdict if "no evidence [has been presented] from which a rational jury could have concluded a breach of contract," Ryan said. While he would not second-guess the judge, Ryan said there was a "reasonably good chance" that Garrity would overturn the jury's verdict when he examines Harvard's motion next month...

Author: By David L. Greene, | Title: Both Sides to Appeal Ruling on Sex Bias Suit | 4/5/1988 | See Source »

Finally, Walters charged the University with breach of contract, citing a clause in her union's collective bargaining agreement in which Harvard pledged not to discriminate on the basis...

Author: By David L. Greene, | Title: Both Sides to Appeal Ruling on Sex Bias Suit | 4/5/1988 | See Source »

Although national tournaments were common inthe 1960s, bridge playing among college studentssubsided, and major tournaments died out in the1970s. In an effort to revive collegiate bridge,the American Contract Bridge League last yearbegan the current national championship program...

Author: By Nicholas N. Branca, | Title: Harvard Garners Bridge Title | 4/5/1988 | See Source »

Stamp prices are being driven up by the Postal Service's labor costs, which account for 85% of its spending. Critics fault Tisch for not driving a tough enough bargain in negotiations last year with the unions representing 634,000 postal employees. Under the new contract, the average salary of those workers who are covered -- about $25,200 last year -- will rise some 7% by November 1990, not including cost-of-living adjustments. Tisch could have insisted that more of the work force consist of lower-paid, part-time employees. Instead, the Postal Service left in place guarantees that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Charging More and Delivering Less | 3/28/1988 | See Source »

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