Shortage of school bus drivers shorts students

Article Abstract:

The extremely tight labor market in the US for bus drivers is causing students nationwide to lose precious school hours just waiting for buses. A number of educational institutions have even altered the beginning of morning classes so that drivers can take on extra routes. However, this is forcing students to go to school earlier or to stay later, which is wreaking havoc on working parents' schedules and raising concerns about safety.

General services, Elementary and Secondary Schools, Elementary & Secondary Schools

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Workplace rules anger businesses

Article Abstract:

Businesses are opposed to proposed ruled by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to protect millions of workers from repititive- stress and similar injuries. An estimated $4.2 billion would need to be spent if the rules are to be adopted. The standard is expected to take effect in 2001 after a period of public comment. The government says over 27 million workers would be protected by the rules.

Government regulation, Legal Protection

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As health care costs rise, workers shoulder burden: labor fights flare as premiums soar

Article Abstract:

Insurance premiums are raised to its highest in the decade and employers have shifted more of the cost to the workers in 2001 and 2002. The pressure of rising health care costs is forcing some workers to make tough choices between higher wages or preserving benefits.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Employee benefits

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