German Delegation Visits Nevada Seeking Renewable Energy Technology, Ventures for Geothermal, Municipal Waste Oct 6, 2008
"They made a preliminary visit in the spring to talk about renewable energy technology in general." For this visit the German delegation "is specifically interested in geothermal technology, and municipal waste management," DiStefano noted. Tuesday morning while Saxony State officials and their renewable energy staff are talking with Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons and his renewable energy staff, German scientists, economists, business owners and industry representatives will meet with their Nevada... (PR Newswire)
County candidates square off Oct 6, 2008
One lawsuit in which the county is involved centers on its contract with Waste Management to operate the county landfill ... A judge found in Waste Management s favor but the county may appeal the decision. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
OCEANSIDE: Sanchez says her voice still needed on council Oct 6, 2008
He voted for an asphalt plant, is tied so tight to waste management that he (with the others) gives away the store, and he does not support our vision of El Corazon -- wants more residential and business and less fields. Vote NO for Feller, YES for Sanchez. (North County Times)
Recycle a drink can, help build a new 747 Oct 6, 2008
Australian airlines and airports have been slow to embrace recycling as they grapple with the quarantine, security and logistics issues that complicate aviation waste management. Over the past year, Virgin Blue has assessed ways to cut inflight waste, including minimising packaging and has conducted a trial in which it trained cabin crew to separate recyclable waste from food scraps and other matter while collecting passengers' rubbish before landing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Allied Waste garbage franchise up for renewal Oct 6, 2008
On Tuesday, the sustainability coalition will present the results of its 12 work groups focused on a range of topics, including waste management. Hughes is a member of that work group, although he and the coalition insist that Hughes speaks for himself. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Starkville residents could vote on recycling Oct 5, 2008
If Starkville residents recycled more and significantly cut down on their trash disposal, the Golden Triangle Regional Solid Waste Management Authority, where the city s sanitation department takes the trash, would see a decrease in waste at its landfill. And the landfill might have to raise tipping fees if less garbage comes through its gates, said Jimmy Sloan, executive director of the Authority. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Hilo beverage company fined for lax record keeping Oct 5, 2008
On August 22, the DOH Office of Solid Waste Management filed a Complaint and Order against MBC for violations of Hawai'i's Deposit Beverage Container program. Hawai'i law requires deposit beverage distributors to submit monthly reports and payments of container fees and deposit amounts to the DOH no later than the fifteenth calendar day of the month following the end of the previous month's payment period. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NDC outdoors "A Better Ghana," manifesto Oct 5, 2008
Prof Mills said his government would take bold and comprehensive measures to deal with the appalling filth in the communities, and the related health problems of the people caused by inadequate, inappropriate and ineffective waste management systems and practices. The NDC Flag bearer said within two years of assumption of office, his Cabinet would present to Parliament a co-ordinated programme of economic and social development, including agriculture and industrial programmes at all levels, in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Koforidua Polytechnic admits 1,757 students Oct 5, 2008
Dr Afrane said the Polytechnic was seriously working on B.Tech programmes to be started next academic year adding "With the approval of the National Accreditation Board, we plan to start degree programmes in Accountancy, Procurement and Waste Management". "These will be three-semester, 18-month programmes, admissions will be opened to HND graduates who have acquired a certain number of years of working experience in industry". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dont throw it out, but waste policy can improve Oct 5, 2008
Emboldened by the prospect of getting my voice heard, I proceeded to his office, hoping to gain a better understanding of YUDS policies on waste management. After a few minutes of discussion, I realized that we could actually implement policies to prevent waste, rather than simply worry about what to do once we already have excess food. (Yale Herald, CT)
Seven more local-authored bills signed into law Oct 4, 2008
AB 2679, sponsored by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, gives the board increased ability to protect the public from illegal waste dumping. AB 1907 continues a state law, set to expire, that provides an inspection program to guarantee the accuracy of scanners at grocery store checkout stands. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Niles reviews garbage contracts Oct 3, 2008
Two other haulers were contacted but Morgan Waste and Waste Management declined to bid. The cost of waste removal this year for each resident was 2. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Landfill expansion permit to start Oct 3, 2008
As part of the vote, the county will ask TCEQ to take Waste Management s name off the permit application ... According to the contract, the county is required to assist Waste Management in obtaining agreed upon or required permit applications ... I think that s a cop out, said Mahlon Arnett, one of the independent interveners in the county s lawsuit against Waste Management over the validity of the contract. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Air permit just the beginning for refinery Oct 3, 2008
Vonni Kallemeyn, DENR's waste management program administrator, said the size of a proposed operation isn't likely to play a part in deciding whether to pursue a solid-waste permit. "We think it is more related to the waste materials generated," Kallemeyn said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dover resident, company owner, released without bail Oct 3, 2008
In all, Small faces seven counts under the Hazardous Waste Management Act four counts of transporting hazardous waste without a permit, operating a storage facility without a license, disposal of hazardous waste without a license and treatment of silver hazardous waste without a license ... Small is also charged with maintaining an unauthorized transfer station under the Solid Waste Management act. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Transform your home into a green retreat Oct 3, 2008
Create a waste management program. It is essential to understand the basic metabolism of trash, she says. (MSNBC -- Environment)
International Cooperation Needed To Lower Proliferation Risks As Nuclear Energy Grows Oct 3, 2008
But in its new plan for nuclear waste management, the administration is taking the wrong. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Taking Storage Risks Oct 3, 2008
Perhaps not as conservative, though far from an early adopter, the Integrated Waste Management Department (IWMD) of Orange County, Calif. is almost done with a move from direct attached storage () to. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Chamber welcomes waste management company Oct 3, 2008
The Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cuz-Works Inc. waste management ... Bill Morrison, route supervisor has more than 15 years experience in hazardous waste management ... The Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cuz-Works Inc. waste management. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Construction of first dam on river Pra to begin Oct 3, 2008
Mr Amprofi said however that due to lack of funding, a number of planned projects including markets, drainage system for some communities and schools as well as the procurement of trucks and wheel barrows to improve waste management could not be executed. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Waste Management, Sony team for electronic recycling event Oct 3, 2008
People are seeking services to help them recycle electronic waste responsibly and economically, said Joe Aho, senior manager of eCycling, Waste Management Recycle America. We hope to collect as much recyclable material as possible through this free event. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
8 Stocks Backed by Loads of Free Cash Flow Oct 3, 2008
Friday October 3, 2008 10:28 AM ET. See how the stocks on this page stack up. (SmartMoney)
Island paradise sucked dry by tourists Oct 3, 2008
Bali needs clean water, better infrastructure, waste management and an enforceable building code, he says, and "the great danger is developers, now many international developers are here". Bali's philosophical environment also needs protection, he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Many Ag Export Purchases Are Made During WDE Oct 3, 2008
Wisconsin companies with the greatest potential to benefit from the World Bank project are those that provide: bull semen, dairy cattle, milking and dairy equipment, dairy-related management software and information systems, feed manufacturing and mixing equipment, and environmental and waste management systems. The recent tainted baby formula scandal, which has sickened more than 53,000 Chinese babies, works hand in glove with our strategy in China, Klenke said. (Agri-View, WI)
Kenya: City Living Costs the Earth Sep 25, 2008
The current phase of the project, which finally began -- three years late -- in June 2008 aims to clean up the river waters and implement projects for solid waste management through a combination of private sector projects for waste management and involving riverine communities in clean-up operations. The plan is to establish long-term public-private partnerships to prevent residential and industrial pollutants from entering the river. (allAfrica.com)
City council hires park and rec director Sep 25, 2008
Brown said the increase strictly covers the increase in the city's contracted fee with Waste Management. Councilwoman Martha Norbeck said the rates had not been updated since 2004 and will now be reviewed annually. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
‘Green' is Good for all Parties in a Real Estate Transaction Sep 25, 2008
We are doing this through reduced energy consumption and the use of environmentally friendly building supplies as well enhanced recycling and waste management programs throughout our portfolio. Greer: We re very excited to participate in sustainability in all of our developments. (RealtyTimes)
Brickworks chief sees depressed housing market Sep 25, 2008
Brickworks, which owns Austral Bricks, Bristle Roofing and Eureka Tiles, was able to supplement its earnings from land and property sales, a waste management business and its portfolio of listed and unlisted investments managed by a related company, Washington H. Soul Pattinson (WHSP). The company's normalised net profit, which excludes one-off items such as lump sums from sales of investments, rose 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hurricane clean up and Politics Sep 24, 2008
Hebert wrote on Sep 14, 2008 8:05 PM:" It is amazing that you have time to write things on the forum while part of your district is completely submerged in water. The fact is, most landfills are located near airports; reason being, because of noise pollution, there is little resistance for the permits. Additionally the largest landfill in Texas is in the approach way of the largest garbage dump in Texas. Not a C&D landfill, but a complete solid waste landfill. Where is it located? In Houston,... (New Iberia, LA)
F-M-C landfill to increase tipping fee July 1, 2009 Sep 24, 2008
The Floyd-Mitchell-Chickasaw Solid Waste Management Agency in Elma has announced due to skyrocketing fuel and other equipment and construction costs it is facing now and for the next five years, the Agency needs to implement a tipping fee increase next year. It is their hope that postponing the implementation of the increase for 10 months will allow contractors and cities ample time to adjust their costs and budgets. (Charles City Press, IO)
AP IMPACT: Tons of drugs dumped into wastewater Sep 24, 2008
"That's the best practice for today because we don't really know what the hell to do with the stuff," says industrial engineer Laura Brannen, an executive at Waste Management Healthcare Solutions, of Houston. She says burning destroys more drug waste than all other methods, though some contaminants may escape in smoke and ash. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Body of city official found in the Cedar Sep 24, 2008
"Shea was hired in 1988 and watched as several of his department's leaders were terminated. He was promoted to superintendent of Water Pollution and Flood Control in 1994 following the forced resignation of Gary Simmons.The city was facing potentially huge fines from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at the time based on the treatment plant's limitations, but had received a 37 million federal grant to help finance 67 million in plant improvements. Shea was holding the reins as the plant... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Haitian assistance group receives international award Sep 24, 2008
The waste management plan for which HCDP won the award includes an education component, with sorting, reusing, and repairing all coming before incinerating. The small incinerators produced by Inciner8 are preferable because the people don t have to carry garbage as far to get rid of it, she said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kauai turnout highest in state ... KIUC approves $1.7 million overhaul of Kapaia engine ... Grandparents Day part of week-long celebration ... Going, going, gone ... Happy Camper ... Arrest Log ... Corrections ... The Starlighters rock Kukui Grove ... ';var marqueewidth="408px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#white";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} Feelin' it - A surfer is shrouded in spray after being covered by a Kalapaki swell yesterday. Although waves were 1 to 3 feet, there were rideable waves coming in occasional sets. The National Weather Service has forecast the same conditions through this afternoon with no significant swells expected through Monday afternoon.Photo by Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island KAUAI NEWS Kauai turnout highest in statePrecinct numbers down as more vote absenteeMore of this story Sep 24, 2008
They differ on such issues as the county s integrated solid waste management plan, which includes a proposed waste-to-energy facility that Yukimura opposes and Carvalho supports. Kauai also has all seven council seats up for election with three incumbents not seeking another two-year term. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Garbage dispute needs help of cooler heads Sep 24, 2008
The issues in the strike by Teamsters against Waste Management may be a bit obscure, but the consequences are not ... What is clear is that much of the dispute between Waste Management and Teamsters Local 200 revolves around pensions, and that it s time for some outside perspective ... Waste Management says it wants to protect itself from liability and other problems by withdrawing from the Teamsters Central States Pension Fund. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Western Day expected to be Lewisville’s biggest event in years Sep 24, 2008
Sponsors for Western Day 2008 include City of Lewisville, Lewisville Convention and Visitors Bureau, EMC Mortgage , Pro Tow, Bud Light, Big Bass Tour, Waste Management of Texas, The Home Depot, Dallas Tortilla e Factory and 99. 5 The Wolf. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Stellar invests in renewable energy Sep 24, 2008
The construction of the systems at s 60,000-square-foot prefabrication facility in Jacksonville will serve clients in a range of industries, including waste management and wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, agricultural, petrochemical, biofuel refining, coal mining, and pharmaceutical and bioscience. In addition to lowering overall energy costs and generating additional income through the sale of the excess electricity or thermal energy produced, these systems support... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Shaw Industries Group Inc. Chooses Varicent for Variable Compensation Management and Planning Sep 23, 2008
High performing companies relying on Varicent for better visibility and control of their complex variable compensation programs, automating the assignment of territories, the collection and approval of quotas, and reporting and analyzing sales performance include Waste Management, KLA-Tencor, AAA, Sonus Networks, Manpower, American Century Investments, Smith w, Nexient Learning, and many others. Shaw Industries Group Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is the world's largest carpet... (Canada Newswire)
Dover resident faces hazardous waste charge Sep 23, 2008
He faces seven counts under the Hazardous Waste Management Act four counts of transporting hazardous waste without a permit, and a count each of operating a storage facility without a license, disposing of hazardous waste without a license and treating silver hazardous waste without a license ... Small is also charged with maintaining an unauthorized transfer station under the Solid Waste Management Act. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Fee increase big reminder of garbage pickup reality Sep 23, 2008
County officials said the significant increase was needed to cover higher costs that garbage collection contractor Waste Management enacted upon the county following contract renegotiations in 2006. A standard provision of garbage collection agreements allows the contractor to up the fee it charges to the county due to cost of living adjustments for fuel and so forth - either on a yearly basis or when a new contract is developed. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Yuvraj bats for Gurgaons anti-dumping brigade Sep 23, 2008
Meanwhile continued protests by residents seemed to move HUDA, as it is considering a makeshift dumping site away from main city until the Bandhawari waste management plant gets constructed. We are planning to shift the dumping site from the current spot and soon will start working on the project, said G Anpama, HUDA administrator. (Times of India)
Fair holding hazardous materials dropoff Sep 23, 2008
The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission will be accepting residential hazardous materials at the free drop-off site in conjunction with the fair. Items such as lawn chemicals, old cleaners, rechargeable batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, aerosol cans and much more will be accepted for safe disposal. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Waterloo city official found dead near Plainfield Sep 23, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Deactivating Radioactive Waste Much Faster Sep 23, 2008
Deactivating Radioactive Waste In Hundreds, Not Millions, Of Years. Deactivating Radioactive Waste In Hundreds, Not Millions, Of Years. (Science Daily)
Guilty plea for illegal dumping case Sep 23, 2008
Stephen M. Swisher, 52, of Londonderry, NH, pled guilty on Sept. 17 in Middlesex Superior Court to four counts of charges that he violated the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act ... Police said Swisher s actions constituted violations of the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act ... William Sirull of MassDEP s Waste Management Program conducted the investigation, along with former MassDEP investigator Peg Carson, and environmental police assigned to the attorney general s... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Man's mission: Removing tires from roadways Sep 23, 2008
75, the California Integrated Waste Management Board gets $1 to use for cleanups and for helping tire recyclers find new uses for the old tires ... It's a program funded by the state waste management board, another benefit of the per tire recycling fee. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Teamsters again reject contract; Waste Management hiring replacements Sep 23, 2008
Waste Management officials had said the proposal would boost worker wages and benefits and replace a failing pension plan with a 401(k) plan. "Our members have made clear with these last two votes that they will not approve a proposal that replaces their retirement's defined benefit program with a 401(k) plan," Millonzi said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
More of this story Sep 23, 2008
Patriot s bid was about 33,000 less than that of the current contractor, Waste Management Inc.. Monday s vote was unanimous and came without discussion. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Waste Management Contract Off Table Sep 22, 2008
Company Pursuing Permanent Replacements MILWAUKEE, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Management employees represented by Teamsters Local 200 today rejected the company's last, best and final contract offer, an outcome a spokeswoman said will force the company to pursue hiring permanent replacement workers in order to ensure continued service to its customers. "The contract on the table was fair to everyone," Waste Management spokeswoman Lynn Morgan said ... Waste Management had set a deadline of 4... (PR Newswire)
Teamsters Overwhelmingly Reject Waste Management Offer Sep 22, 2008
Official Statement of Teamsters Local 200 Secretary-Treasurer Tom Millonzi MILWAUKEE, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Today, our members on strike against Waste Management overwhelmingly voted down the company's contract proposal. Our members have made clear with these last two votes that they will not approve a proposal that replaces their retirement's defined benefit program with a 401(k) plan. What makes this situation even more troubling for our members is that Waste Management has... (PR Newswire)
Obama, Biden can’t deliver Sep 22, 2008
Don Sundquist, Tennessee State Co-ChairCo-founder and Lobbyist, Sundquist Anthony (Freddie Mac, The Hartford, Waste Management). And that's not all. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
School closings, cancellations, resumptions Sep 22, 2008
Waste Management -- Corporate offices at First City Tower and One City Center in downtown Houston will be closed on Monday, Sept. 15. Maintenance, custodial and grounds employees should report if possible. (KHOU.com, TX)
Workers Get Vote on Waste Management Proposal Sunday Sep 21, 2008
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 200 officials have agreed to allow Waste Management of Wisconsin employees to vote Sunday on a last, best and final offer the company made Sept. 10, it was announced. Sunday's balloting will be employees' first chance to vote on the contract proposal Waste Management made 10 days ago ... Waste Management's proposal would create a new 401(k) pension plan and release the company and employees from the Teamsters' failing Central States... (PR Newswire)
Big Isle bill to ban plastic bags vetoed Sep 21, 2008
"We have to be strong. Anything else would send a very weak signal about the county's commitment to waste management," he said. Kaetsu said educating people to carry reusable bags would be better than the bag ban. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
City asks for respect at reycling drop sites Sep 21, 2008
"You get everything from garbage and hazardous materials to furniture to dirty diapers," said Waste Management Services Superintendent Tim Shea ... The city also receives fee rebates from the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission to help offset recycling costs. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Extension connection: Today the sun is shining! Sep 21, 2008
The Goose Pit and Waste Management of Illinois also were sponsors for this event and we appreciate their support of University of Illinois Extension-Fulton County programming. What a privilege to be among the nearly 500 people who attended the Illinois Master Gardeners Conference Pathways to a Greener Illinois last weekend in Lombard, including 10 who call Fulton County "home." The conference was the result of planning and organization by Master Gardeners and University of Illinois Extension... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
WITH NEW INFORMATION: Trash strike continues (50) Sep 21, 2008
RACINE COUNTY Striking trash haulers on Friday rejected the most recent offer from Houston-based Waste Management ... Waste Management modified its last, best and final offer at the union s request, Waste Management spokeswoman Lynn Morgan said ... The Teamsters will vote on the company s Sept. 10 offer, which would give pay raises of 10 to 15 percent in the first year, depending on each employee s job classification, and 3 percent in years two through five, according to Waste Management... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Authority signs lease for Cumberland County recycling center Sep 20, 2008
That revenue would be restricted to the funding of waste management programs. Full-time operations. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Recycling event aids local charity Sep 20, 2008
This is an opportunity to recycle these items at a minimal cost compared to the higher cost associated with curbside appliance recycling programs offered by the City of Woburn through Waste Management and will also be a fundraiser for local organizations that will sponsor these events. The program is open to residents from any and all communities, not just Woburn, as well as all business entities. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Trashed Tech Dumped Overseas: Does the U.S. Care? Sep 20, 2008
"We have a national system to collect and recycle all products we put our name on," says Mark Small, vice president for corporate environment, safety and health at Sony Corporation of America, which has partnered with Waste Management, Inc., to recycle e-waste. "We have eliminated probably 99 percent plus of the toxic materials in our products. We use lead-free solder and changed the design of TVs from CRT to new [liquid-crystal displays].". (Scientific American)
County stops pickup of flood rubble Sep 20, 2008
Waste Management may pick up any time between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. ... FOR MORE INFORMATION To find out more, call the Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department at 633-2043 ... Or call Waste Management Inc. as one of these numbers. (Florida Today)
"Go Green!" at the San Diego State-Idaho Football Game Sep 20, 2008
Upon entering the stadium parking lot, fans will receive a "Passport to Green Living" card, promoting all of the participating companies in the Green Expo, presented by Waste Management ... "Waste Management is proud to support the `Red and Black Go Green!' game," said Carl Scherbaum, District Manager of Waste Management of San Diego. (Goaztecs.com)
'08 interactive Sep 20, 2008
Energy & Natural Resources (Component industries: Oil & Gas Mining, Electric Utilities, Waste Management). Finance, Insurance & Real Estate (Component industries: Commercial Banks, Savings & Loans, Credit Unions, Finance/Credit Companies, Securities & Investment, Insurance, Real Estate, Accountants). (USA Today)
Teamsters reject Waste Management proposal; strike continues Sep 20, 2008
Waste Management officials had said the proposal would boost worker wages and benefits and replace a failing pension plan. During the first week of the strike, the union said it has proposed creating a Teamsters-Waste Management single-employer fund based on the full-time employee pension plan model used by a joint fund created by the Teamsters and United Parcel Service, which withdrew from the Central States fund last year ... In its statement Friday, union officials said they are still willing... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Teamsters to vote on Waste Management contract Friday Sep 20, 2008
Waste Management officials had said the proposal would boost worker wages and benefits and replace a failing pension plan ... Teamsters Local 200 represents about 240 truck drivers, equipment operators and mechanics employed at Waste Management s Milwaukee area operations. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
