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Show the 40O .ENTERPRISE! Youre not )U? Manfred Edelman, vice president of employee relations at KCCs New York headquarters, told the Enterprise wages had increased at KCC plants 66.8 percent over the past five years, compared with a 45.5 percent increase in the cost of living. To meet the wages, we've simply cut close and curtailed some operations, Edelman said. Increased labor costs are on the verge of on the brink alone--KC- C costs. Edelman explained. We just dig deeper in the hole," he surmised. Meanwhile, labor keeps pushing for increased wages, to catch up with inflationary trends. Compared with a 28 percent gain in consumer prices between 1973 and 1976. coal miners' wages have increased 47 percent; refinery workers'. 41 percent and auto workers, 35 percent, the Roundtable reported. productivity should be thrown back on them since it's often the result of poor manage- ment." The controversy has at least spawned interest whercit can possibly do some good. A bill introduced in Congress would require an impact statement from management and labor following any collective bargaining settlement. Initially filed June, 1977, HR7935 would require an ex- - MATTRESSES The implication is to put business in a Rice said. (SgESi 1396 better light," On the surface the bill is reasonable, but who is in a better position to stack the deck with statistics? Local unions just wouldn't be in a position to compete with management in the feasibility 13 AUUSMITH'.S MATTRESS AREHOUS 2553 nsn studies." Growth in profits has not kept pace with gains in personal income in recent years Source: Business Roundtable 120 Excellent space available in southeast salt Lake Construction Is about to start on this beautiful building in the Brighton Bank Plaza at 7101 South Highland Drive. We have 16,000 square feet available to the right tenants. If you are expanding your business or need to be in this major growth area, please call Don Hales at home, or at his office, for details. complete 943-622- 2, 943-710- 0, K 1955 4- - ness." But Tim Rice, public relations officer for the state AFL-CIsays unions are merely try ing to keep up with the times. "The corporations are doing well and we wouldn't go in and bargain for more than we thought w'c could get," Rice said. Labor settlements are just an excuse management can use to increase prices, and the question of O, He claimed foreign copper dumping is the real cause of KCC financial difficulties, but said labor more than aggranear-breakin- 70 Phone 943-710- 0 77 75 Includes inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments closing our copper operations and pushing us out of busi- vates a '65 60 1678 East 7200 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 g situation." point Since KCC cannot combat foreign copper with higher prices, there is no way to offset the increased labor planation of how the wage settlement would be financed. The bill is currently in the education and labor commit- tee. hate to see more regulation," Thorcson said, but on the other hand, people bargaining tables don't consider who will pay the escalating cost of labor." Tim Rice doesn't approve of the proposed measure. I nd fake a Mend to lunch. Your car! In the time it takes you to have lunch we can complete minor repairs, oil changes, lube jobs and tune-up- s. Keep your car's motor running smooth. Send it for lunch to Chase. Sharps Mighty-Max- ." It copies on everything-fro- m bond paper to bag paper. Many high priced copiers can copy only on bond paper. But Sharp the affordable bond paper copier can copy on any paper. That's right, any paper. From bond to hmwn paper bags. And its copies are as clear, crisp and clean as you've ever seen. Even if you make a minimum number of copies, the Sharp "Mighty-Ma- x will pmve practical for you, and improve your image. It's the any paper copier any business can alfonl. So ailbid yourself a free demonstration. Phone us today. |