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Janitor kills supervisor, self after poor evaluation

March 9, 2010
COLUMBUS, OH — A janitor at Ohio State University shot two supervisors, killing one and then himself in the campus maintenance building after receiving a poor job performance evaluation.
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Hospitality 'superstars' recognized

March 9, 2010
ARLINGTON, VA — Businesses and hospitality workers were recognized for their exceptional service by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce at the 2010 Arlington Hospitality Awards.
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Mint-X donates 50,000 trash bags to Haiti

March 9, 2010
NEW YORK — Joseph ''Dee'' Dussich, president of JAD Corporation of America, and his family have donated 50,000 Mint-X rat repellent plastic trash bags to help diminish the spread of disease for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
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Contract provisions ratified for Twin Cities janitors

March 8, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS — Provisions of the contract include the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products, day-shift cleaning and health insurance coverage.
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Dow Chemical names new chief financial officer

March 8, 2010
MIDLAND, MI — William Weideman, a 30-year employee with Dow Chemical who has served as vice president and interim CFO since November 3, 2009, will report to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andrew Liveris.
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Kimberly-Clark named a top corporate citizen

March 8, 2010
IRVING, TX — Kimberly-Clark was the top non-food consumer products business on the list by Corporate Responsibility magazine, placing fifth overall and improving on its 2009 ranking of ninth.
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Union defends use of non-union cleaners

March 5, 2010
EAST LANSING, MI — The Michigan Education Association, a union representing 155,000 school employees, has defended its use of a non-union cleaning firm in its headquarters.
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Janitors suffer smoke inhalation from science room burner

March 4, 2010
PLAIN TOWNSHIP, OH — Two janitors were treated for smoke inhalation after discovering a burner that had been left on in a science room at GlenOak High School.
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Custodian accused of stealing $30,000 from school

March 4, 2010
NEW YORK — A custodian at the Thurgood Marshall Academy is accused of stealing nearly $30,000 in Department of Education funds.
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Hundreds to protest proposed privatization

March 4, 2010
UTICA, MI — Hundreds of custodians and supporters are planning a protest of next week''s Utica Community Schools'' board meeting in opposition of the district''s consideration of outsourcing custodial services.
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