Workplace Rule requires employers to disclose the use of anti-union consultants Workers are frequently in the dark about who is trying to sway them
Government & Politics Kansas contractors blame state for drop in road construction jobs Kansas Contractors Association: State has cost jobs by cutting road, bridge spending Governor’s office says roads are already in good shape
Workplace Who will do right by the Teamsters’ broken pension promises? Retired Teamsters face cuts to their monthly pension checks, many by half or moreNew law allows cuts to keep Central States Pension Fund from failing completelyPension system problems from decades of misdeeds and neglect become a personal crisis
Workplace Kansas City, the Teamsters and the mob Central States’ organized crime problem and its cleanup have deep roots hereNick Civella, Roy L. Williams and George Lehr played different roles
Workplace Diane Stafford: Job interview callbacks are good — until there are too many Multiple interview chains are frustrating job applicantsIt’s uncertain if they help hirers make better choicesApplicants most want interview with direct supervisor
Government & Politics Fight brewing between Kansas City Council, firefighters union Council committee endorses wage deal that union doesn’t likeStalemate grows as council prepares to adopt a budgetFire overtime also a major budget concern
Crime Former employee allegedly stole more than $300,000 from Black & Veatch Patricia Webb, 43, was charged Tuesday in federal court
