Nucor's net income rises 6.7 percent on strong demand for steel

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Nucor Corp. of the United States posted profit increases of 6.9 percent for the first quarter to $379.2 million, up from $354.7 million. Revenue of the steel manufacturer was buoyed by strong demand particularly in the commercial construction market.

Sales, profits & dividends, Blast furnaces and steel mills, Company sales and earnings, Steel industry, Company earnings/profit, Nucor Corp., Company overview, Industry overview

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Unions set pacts at a slower pace as clout wanes, employers resist

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Labor unions, on average, are taking much longer to negotiate contracts, an indication of their waning power and increased employer resistance. In some case, negotiations have dragged on for five years.

Labor organizations, Labor Unions, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Labour unions, Labour relations

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Corner office shift: telecommuting rises in executive ranks

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Telecommuting is a growing trend among executives. The number of telecommuters increased by 41 percent since last year.

Telecommuting, Executives

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