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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Contracts Expire Saturday for Stop & Shop Unions

Labor contracts for tens of thousands of Stop & Shop workers expire this weekend and the company has been advertising for replacement workers in case of a strike.

Contracts for five unions representing 40,000 Stop & Shop workers across New England are set to expire on Saturday, reports Supermarket News. Those contracts cover workers at the Stop & Shop supermarket in North Andover on Route 114. The unions - United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 328, 371, 919, 1445 and 1459 - have a meeting set with company officials on Sunday, Supermarket news reports. If the unions strike, Stop & Shop has hired temporary workers, reports the Boston Business Journal. Supermarket News reports that negotiations have centered on healthcare coverage for part-time workers. Go to the Supermarket News website for complete coverage of the issue.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Five Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

It is not too late.

It’s Valentine’s Day, and there is still time to pick up a token of your love for that special someone in your life. Valentine’s Day gifts need not be big, grandiose gestures. Sometimes the smallest gifts are the ones that express the most thoughtfulness and are most appreciated. Don’t procrastinate any longer. Here are five last minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas that will help keep your romance alive. 1. The Gift of Art – A beautiful piece of artwork can be special and meaningful. Art & Frame Source at 1097 Osgood St. has a wide selection of framed artwork to create a fond memory. Whether it is a painting of your sweetheart’s favorite flower or a unique piece of sculpture, this artsy Valentine’s gift can be a welcome surprise to be …

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