tighter credit and consumers become more careful in spending money; more people prefer to pay with debit cards nowadays. According to the Nilson Report‚ Americans made 28.4 and 21 billion purchases respectively using debit and credit card in 2008. In 2009‚ the total credit card purchase transactions went down 4 percent; it was recorded as $20.2 billion. However‚ the total debit and prepaid card transactions in U.S. was $36.2 billion‚ an increase of 8 percent. (http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card
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A labor union is a legal organization formed together‚ usually made up of people with in the same industry. Its purpose is to protect its members from unfair treatment as well as from being overworked and underpaid. The first American organized union dates back to 1794‚ in Philadelphia a group of shoemakers gathered together to form the Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainers. “They formed to maintain price structure and resist cheaper competition’ (United States History‚ par. 1). It was in 1866
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Avoiding Documentary Credit Problems 1. Sending the buyer a letter of credit proforma To avoid problems and delays in payment‚ it is recommended that the exporter convey in writing some guidelines to the buyer as to what terms the credit should contain‚ the complete name and address of the bank to which the letter of credit should advised by the opening bank‚ and details of shipment terms. If these are spelled out in advance of the issuance of the credit than costly amendments may not be required
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BALCO Employee’s Union v. Union of India – Significance in Administrative Law. BALCO Employee’s Union v. Union of India – Significance in Administrative Law I. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................02 II. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FACTS ………………...................................03 III. A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE DECISION……………................................05 IV. IMPLICATIONS THAT FOLLOWED THE JUDGMENT ……………................08 V
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FOR ADMINISTRATORS‚ HEADS OF OFFICE AND PERSONNEL 1. Every employee who has rendered at least one (1) year of service is entitled to Service Incentive Leave of 15 days that must be consumed from January to December. 2. Sick Leave a. No sick leave should be approved without certification from a credible physician b. In case the employee is unable to inform the management personally‚ he/she could send a message or ask someone to notify the HR Staff/HR Director on the first day of illness or injury
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government’s specific responsibilities in such matters need to be clearly defined and incorporated into law. It is only such changes that can provide a fitting memorial for the dead victims of Bhopal – and provide hope for the living. (Everest) Q #3 Union Carbide should still be held accountable for the accident and be
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Northern Ireland Responsibilities: • Successfully take bookings and phone calls • Issue receipts • Keep records and customer details from third parties • Perform a stage performance and balloon modelling for children • Use family humour Ride attendant – April 2012- September 2012 Barry’s amusements- www.barrysamusements.com Northern Ireland Responsibilities: • Help children on and off the ride • Keep a watchful eye over children once
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plans of reconstruction of the Union were on the minds of every government official as their first priority‚ or so it seemed (Phillips 108). Everyone that is except Oakes Ames‚ a manufacturer‚ capitalist‚ and an elected member of the thirty-eighth Congress of the second district of Massachusetts (Brazad 251). After the war anything that would boost patriotism was passed by Congress and a transcontinental railroad was an ideal means by which to bind up the wounded Union (Phillips 107). Ames‚ in a way
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Labor Unions: Relevant or Irrelevant? Good or Bad? During previous years‚ labor unions were used by industry workers as a way to make their voices heard and to push for change regarding unfair treatment. To some‚ these unions were seen as a form of threat but to others it was a way to bring the workforce together and make it beneficial to not one or a few‚ but to all. Labor unions have become irrelevant in the United States today. They were an important and fundamental part of the history of United
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Labor Unions Daniel J. Ploeger Port Huron Northern Labor Unions Labor Unions are the concrete foundation for the American work force. Unions were created to provide a better and safer work place‚ especially for factory based jobs. In this paper the history of labor unions will be expressed. Also the question of whether or not labor union should still play an active role in modern day society. Also if they still influence our political realm. History In Brody D.’s (2008) Labor Movement
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