Word: switched
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...current contract, negotiated by the Cambridge Patrol Officers' Association, allows officers to "bid" for certain neighborhoods, choosing their assignments on the basis of seniority and experience. Since officers can switch neighborhoods several times a year, most do not establish relationships with the community members...
Although officers get to "bid" on neighborhoodsthey want, they can switch at any time...
...terminating a contract does not by itself improve any worker's situation. The threat of termination only works if it induces manufacturers to improve conditions themselves. Would such threats be effective? Who are the responsible manufacturers out there who operate safe and humane workplaces, to whom we could switch our business? Most licensees already have codes of responsible conduct. Are they effective or just a public relations gimmick? How patient should we be in awaiting improvement? How quick should we be to terminate contracts with licensees who want to do the right thing but need time and encouragement to bring...
...gene acts as a switch for the formation of blood cells," Munich University Professor Wolfgang Hiddemann told a German newspaper...
...gene acts as a switch for the formation of blood cells," Munich University Professor Wolfgang Hiddemann told a German newspaper...