Stories tagged with "jobs"

Protect workers' deposits with Social Security reform by indystar

I work two jobs and attend Manchester College as a full-time student. I work very hard for the money I earn and I am responsible with my earnings. I deserve to receive the benefits... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Lilly to cut up to 191 workers in Indiana by end of 2009 by indystar

Eli Lilly and Co. has informed the Indiana Department of Workforce Development that it will cut up to 191 employees in a restructuring of its osteoporosis, diabetes and... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health Care & Pharma

Job fair for vets, spouses is set for Thursday by indystar

A job fair aimed at military veterans and their spouses is expected to draw more than 300 troops this week. The RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Decision on Harley move to come in December by indystar

YORK, Pa. — Harley-Davidson says more jobs will be lost at its central Pennsylvania plant even if the company decides to keep the plant in the commonwealth. The company told... – Oct 29, 2009 at 7:46 AM in Business

Auto glassmaker cuts 64 jobs at Ind. plant by indystar

AUBURN, Ind. — An automotive glassmaker is laying off 64 workers from a northeastern Indiana factory, cutting more than one-fifth of the plant’s jobs. Guardian spokeswoman Amy... – Oct 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM in Communities

State grabs gambling money at expense of the public by indystar

Since we are celebrating the lottery’s 20th birthday and since The Star brought up the governor’s “List of Failures,” let’s not overlook the Big... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Harm done in rush to reform social studies education by indystar

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett and the Indiana Department of Education have failed social studies. In the rush to reform K-12 social studies education, the... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

New rules on Net neutrality could mean loss of jobs by indystar

In recent months, The Star has reported extensively on the down economy and resulting job losses. We had hoped that the worst days were behind us, but now the Federal... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

23 states report higher unemployment in September by indystar

WASHINGTON — Unemployment rates rose last month in 23 states and fell in 19 as the economy struggled to create jobs in the early stages of recovery. The Labor Department says... – Oct 21, 2009 at 11:22 AM in Business

Bristol-Myers Squibb plans 113 job cuts in S. Indiana by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. plans to close one of its southern Indiana facilities and cut jobs at another. The company says in a state filing that... – Oct 21, 2009 at 8:10 AM in Business

State Police undermine a good gun-carry system by indystar

I am a person of “good character” with a permit to carry a gun and I find it appalling that the Indiana State Police would allow criminals to do so (“Should men... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

2 area teachers win national award by agammill

Ed Coleman and Greg Lineweaver teach high school English. They started out in other jobs and switched to teaching, they are about the same age, and they have moved around the... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Marion County

Tyson plans expansion in Corydon, adding 78 jobs by indystar

Tyson Foods will expand its poultry processing operations in Corydon, creating 78 jobs in the next year. The world’s largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Denver woes hurt recruitment of Republic jobs by indystar

Denver wants to keep some 900 jobs at Frontier Airlines as it merges with its new owner. But city officials say budget woes mean they can’t afford to offer many tax... – Oct 09, 2009 at 7:44 AM in Business

N. Ind. plant closing to cost nearly 80 jobs by indystar

A company that makes sensors for the steel industry plans to close a manufacturing plant in northern Indiana by the end of this year, a move that will eliminate nearly 80 jobs. .... – Oct 08, 2009 at 11:02 AM in Business

Purdue to create renewable energy lab in Kokomo by Robert Annis

Purdue University is set to create a renewable energy laboratory in Kokomo to train Hoosiers for green jobs. The Advanced and Renewable Energy Lab in Kokomo will give students... – Oct 07, 2009 at 4:58 PM in Business

Fishers to unveil 900-acre medical, tech plan by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — The town’s leaders are developing a plan for a massive medical and technology park on the Northeastside. Planning officials will unveil the plan, which the... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:07 PM in Fishers

Green push may be costly by indystar

Indianapolis — Gov. Mitch Daniels told a conference of industrial energy customers that the pursuit of “green jobs” and alternative fuels could increase energy... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Whirlpool to retain 275 jobs in Evansville by indystar

Evansville, reeling from the loss of a refrigerator maker to Mexico, learned today it will retain 275 Whirlpool Corp. jobs. The company’s product development center will remain in... – Sep 30, 2009 at 4:40 PM in Business

Financial company grows by indystar

Financial services company Dealer Services Corp. plans to expand its Carmel headquarters, adding up to 60 jobs by 2012. The company, which provides inventory financing programs for... – Sep 29, 2009 at 8:50 AM in Business