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Meat workers prepare for war

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A changing beef industry, the quick growth of Asian markets, and operating costs all contributed to meat exporter G&K O'Connor's lockout of meat workers. The lockout has prompted the Australasian Meat Industry and Employees Union to fear industry-wide 15% wage reductions. Partner in G&K Kevin O'Connor cites Japan's consumption of pork, rather than beef, as a major crisis. At a $30-a-head disadvantage to most of his competitors, O'Connor's annual production of 150,000 cattle costs him $4.5 million a year.

Fresh Meat, Animal Slaughtering and Processing, Meat Products, Industry Overview, Meat industry, Meat, Labor relations, G and K O'Connor

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The frustrated evangelist

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Australian Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business Minister Peter Reith believes his task is to restructure industrial relations. A 'flexible and adaptable' workplace must be established to be able to cope with economic challenges that are presented to Australia. Reith believes he can implement employment reform.

Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs), Employment Services, Officials and employees, Employment, Reith, Peter, Australia. Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs

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The fast lane speeds up

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The role of chief executive officer in a corporation has changed. Chief executives spend less time in the position and they do not have as much time to rise to this position as in the past. Corporate boards do not allow chief executives to stay in a position for long if it appears that they are failing.

Chief Executive-Functions, Cover Story, Chief executive officers, Executives

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