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Tentative Contract Reached Between GM, UAW
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The United Auto Workers and General Motors have agreed to a tentative contract that would end a two-day-old walk-out. The union rank and file still need to ratify the pact to make it official. But that stamp of approval is not a given, because of the landmark nature of the deal, shifting the burden of health care from the company to the union. If the strike were to continue, Ohio's economy could feel the impact. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy looked into that side of the story. She reports on those who might suffer beyond GM and its workers.
New Executive Director for Greater Cleveland Film Commission
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, September 26, 2007
If you worked in downtown Cleveland in the spring of 2006, then this probably evokes some memories: Euclid Ave was transformed into a giant movie set for a key action sequence in Spider-Man 3 -- probably the most visible project the Greater Cleveland Film Commission helped bring to Northeast Ohio. Well, the film commission has a new executive director -- Ivan Schwarz. Among his Hollywood credits, he served co-producer on the HBO mini series Band of Brothers. About a week ago, he got back from a trip to Los Angeles, and had this conversation with ideastream's Eric Wellman.
Mixing it up: One Part Political Junkie, One Part Politician
The Sound of Ideas: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
After the flap over Moveon.org's now famous General Petraeus ad, Senator Sherrod Brown took some criticism when he voted against a senate statement of support for Petraeus. It sounds like politics is alive and well in Washington. Senator Brown has been directing his energy toward housing, health insurance, and food and product safety. He'll join us to talk about those issues and take your calls. That's in the second half of our program. To warm us up, we'll hear from NPR's political editor Ken Rudin in a special Midwest edition of the Political Junkie. One part politician, one part Political Junkie--sounds like the perfect political cocktail. Tuesday morning at nine.
The War: Akron Factories at Full Production Force
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
As headquarters for 4 of the world's biggest rubber companies, Akron played a crucial part in providing supplies for the war effort. From synthetic rubber to self-sealing gas tanks, area factories were running 24-hours-a-day. ideastream's David C. Barnett has some stories from wartime Akron. Photo courtesy of Goodyear
UAW on Strike
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Thousands of United Autoworkers across the country walked off the job at General Motors plants yesterday. Here in Northeast Ohio, hundreds of workers in Lordstown picketed with signs outside the manufacturing plant after contract negotiations broken down this weekend. ideastream's economics Tasha Flournoy has more details.
Weekly Business Roundup for Friday, September 21, 2007
Podcasts: Friday, September 21, 2007
It's been a big week for business. The Federal reserve slashed a couple key interest rates more than many had expected. There's a lot at stake as the United Auto Workers and GM negotiate a big contract. And it appears Burke Lakefront Airport will remain an airport for the foreseeable future. We're going to touch on all these topics with Scott Roulston, managing partner at Fairport Asset Management.
Burke Lakefront Airport to Remain Open
Regional News Stories: Thursday, September 20, 2007
Burke Lakefront airport will stay open, ending a cloud of uncertainty about the airport's future. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has more.
The Pitfalls of Email
Regional News Stories: Thursday, September 20, 2007
No question the ability to send an email has revolutionized the way we people communicate. It takes mere seconds to send a message clear across the globe. But with email come pitfalls and perhaps no one knows that better than Doug Bartman. Bartman is a Cleveland-based attorney with Kahn Kleinman. He advises companies on the legal aspects of email -- a part of the law that in some ways is still being worked out.
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