Genesis nursing home care is 'unpredictable,' union asserts

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Genesis Health Ventures Inc. is criticized by the Service Employees International Union, a union that represents 100,000 nursing home workers, for its "inconsistent" and "unpredictable" service. The union, which inquired into Genesis' public records of state health inspections of nursing homes, contends that the company's service vary in quality. Genesis operates over 300 nursing homes in Philadelphia such as the Cobbs Creek Nursing Center in Southwest Philadelphia that was ordered for closure by the state Health Department in June 1998.

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Is criticized by the Service Employees International Union for its "inconsistent" and "unpredictable" service

Nursing & Rest Homes, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Nursing homes, Genesis Health Ventures Inc., Article

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The fruits of their labors may not all be beneficial: Wages have suffered union officals say as the region has won increased volumes of fruit imports

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The Delaware River ports have become the leaders in winter fruit imports for the Eastern United States, more of it coming from Chile than any other country. The economy of Philadelphia and South Jersey benefits to the tune of $68 million. Officials of the International Longshoremen's Association, however, claim that wages are being lowered by the competition among the terminals on the Delaware. This article is accompanied by a graph showing the fruit imports to Philadelphia and Camden.

United States, New Jersey, Imports, Delaware, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Whsle, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers, Abstract, Produce wholesalers

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In South Phila., competition part of glowing holiday tradition

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Philadelphia's Bella Vista and Italian Market Civic Associations will kick off holiday house decorating competition. The event, which is held in South Philadelphia, is the first of its kind for the neighborhood associations.

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries, Cultural Activities NEC, Arts

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