Farming - 1980 style; high technology and tight management will increase efficiency for future farms

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The value of farms in Alberta, Canada declined seven percent between 1983 and 1984. Lethbridge Research Station, a federal agricultural research center, tests high pressure injection of liquid fertilizer into the soil, snow trapping and other productivity improvement techniques. Farmers grow crops for global markets and manage money closely.

General farms, primarily crop, Research institutes, Farm management

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Unions in flux; where does the future lie for unionized construction?

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The recent slump in the construction industry has affected collective bargaining between trade-unions and industry. Non-union contractors are more flexible in negotiating wages. The overall economy and new technology are decreasing unionworkers' needed skills. Union members are leaving the area or switching occupations to stay employed.

Labor organizations, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, Construction industry, Collective bargaining, Labor unions, Labour unions

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Electronic mail; the future is now

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Competing electronic mail services are being offered by Telecom Canada, CNCP Telecommunications, Canada Post and conventional courier services. Even with electronic mail, more conventional types of mail service will continue to flourish.

U.S. Postal Service, Local trucking, without storage, Email, Postal service, Courier services, Express delivery services, electronic mail systems

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