US West phone workers strike

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US West's unionized workers have staged a strike that affected over 25 million subscribers an 14 Midwest and western states. The main issue of the strike is the local phone provider's proposal to pay its technicians based on performance. A spokesman for US West said that the plan empowers the employees, but the Communications Workers of America said that the proposal would serve as a disincentive to customer service because a technician who comes across a potential problem would ignore it rather than forego his bonus.

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Its unionized workers have staged a strike that affected over 25 million subscribers an 14 Midwest and western states

Labor force information, Telecommunications, Telecommunications industry, U S WEST Inc., Article

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Cover story GE isn't talking, but young insider may be next CEO

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General Electric Co CEO Jack Welch's likely successor when he retires on Dec 31, 2000, is Jeffrey Immelt, head of the company's prosperous medical systems division. Observers say the 43-year-old Immelt has the inside track to the job among a half dozen candidates. In addition to his able handling of the medical systems unit, observers cite Immelt's young age, which observers say is something Welch wants so that his successor can lead the company for a substantial period of time.

Motor and Generator Manufacturing, Motors & Generators, General Electric Co.

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Avon names Asian-American woman as CEO

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Cosmetics company Avon Products Inc has named Andrea Jung as its CEO effective Nov 14, 1999, succeeding Charles Perrin who retired. Jung started as an Avon consultant in 1993 and became president and chief operating office in 1998. The company has also named director Stanley Gault as non-executive chairman. Gault is a former CEO of Goodyear Tire and Rubber, and Rubbermaid. Avon is the 308th largest company in the US with revenues of $5.2 billion in 1998.

Toiletries, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Avon Products Inc.

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