Posts for February 25, 2010

REPORT: SYSTEM TO CATCH ILLEGAL WORKERS FAILING

February 25, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
E-Verify system government wants employers to use to curb illegal immigration fails to catch more than half the unauthorized workers it checks, research company found... continue the article at this link http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=243734

OSHA’S WORKER-SAFETY STRATEGY: CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST OWNERS

February 24, 2010 - Fred Hosier
Since Congress has been concentrating on jobs, health care and global warming — and not on worker-safety legislation — the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has pulled out its own tool to punish companies found lacking in safety: criminal charges against owners. More… at this link http://www.businessbrief.com/oshas-worker-safety-strategy-criminal-charges-against-owners/#more-7051
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RETAILERS SEE PROFITS, BUT CONSUMERS CAUTIOUS

February 25, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
Profits rebounded in fourth-quarter for nation's biggest merchants, but sales were mostly stagnant as shoppers stay cautious until economy and job outlook is rosier ... continue the article at this link http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=243440

ECONOMIST: CAUTIOUS CONSUMERS HURT RECOVERY

February 25, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
Economy may not recover for at least five more years as consumers are cautious about buying cars and homes, the very expenditures that would help recovery, says economist... continue the article at this link http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=243470

DURABLE GOODS ORDERS RISE IN JANUARY

February 25, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods shot up 3 percent in January -- the largest amount in six months -- on higher demand for commercial aircraft... continue the article at this link http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=243758

BEMIS SELLING U.S. ASSETS TO BUY ALCAN

February 25, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
Company reached an agreement with Department of Justice to sell off certain assets so it could buy Alcan packaging unit from Rio Tinto for about $1.2 billion... continue the article at this link http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=243752

WHO WILL WIN AIR TANKER FIGHT?

February 25, 2010 – Late Wire from Manufacturing.net
Northrop Grumman and Boeing have been competing for the $35 billion job, which Northrop won in February 2008 but Boeing successfully protested ... continue the article at this link http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=243570

CHINA: U.S. MISUSED TRADE PROTECTIONS

February 25, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
Beijing accused Washington on Thursday of abusing trade relief measures after U.S. regulators increased import duties on Chinese-made steel pipes... continue the article at this link http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=243742