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Jaeger said most union members would agree that the most successful contract negotiations occurred in 2007. The “productive and harmonious” round of talks led to improved benefits and salary increases for workers, and also overhauled the educational assistance program, which gives union members financial support and time off to continue their education...
...contrast, the union had its worst round of talks with the University in 1992, according to Jaeger. The contract renegotiation—which became deadlocked over issues of employee compensation and benefits and required the intervention of an outside mediator—was not resolved until January of the following year...
...Crimson showcased its young talent with another outstanding individual performance from freshman Hideko Tachibana, who won both the Flight A doubles and singles championship. Players from Harvard, Boston College, Boston University, as well as the University of Texas at San Antonio took to the courts on Friday with first rounds of doubles and singles and continued through to the semifinals on a cool and blustery Saturday that served as an early taste of fall weather. On Sunday morning, finals for the doubles and singles brackets rounded out tournament play. Crimson individuals set themselves up for success with solid first round...
...Nicole Cochran—that finished just behind Silva to give Harvard a strong lead pack. All three runners managed a pace of 6:15 or better, and Mack was less than two seconds behind second-place finisher Alexandra Lizzarib of Kent State. Senior Caitlin Clifford finished 29th to round out the top five and give Harvard its best ever finish at the Meet of Champions. While the Crimson youth clearly had a hand in the team’s win, Harvard coach Jason Saretsky also gave credit to the seniors, who provided a key veteran presence...
Tougher sanctions are a key component of the U.S. strategy for curbing Iran's nuclear program, but the Obama Administration is facing growing difficulty in enlisting the international support necessary to make sanctions effective. Russia and China indicated earlier this month that they would not support a new round of economic measures against Tehran, deflating Administration hopes of tightening the screws on the Islamic Republic when the U.N. General Assembly convenes next week in New York City. But if the reluctance of Beijing and Moscow to back new sanctions was expected, support may also be waning in at least...