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First Minister Of Scotland Opens Smarter Grid Solutions’ New York Office

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The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP, First Minister of Scotland, presents a quaich – a traditional Scottish cup of friendship – to mark the signing of a business agreement during the opening of Smarter Grid Solutions’ first North American office. Mr Salmond was in NY for Scotland Week. Photo: PR Newswire.).

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SEIU uses new opening to go along on OSHA inspections

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OSHA last year cleared the way for union representatives to accompany OSHA compliance officers on worksite inspections even if the union doesn’t represent the company’s workers, and now the consequences are being felt.

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OpenText And Province of Ontario Announce Job Creation Initiative

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OpenText and the Province of Ontario have signed a seven-year agreement that will see OpenText invest up to $2 billion in job creation. Under the terms of the agreement, OpenText will add up to 1,200 high tech jobs within the next seven years. Nationwide, offices include Montreal and Calgary. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Non-union employees may have union rep accompany OSHA inspector

FDR Safety

Non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite, according to a recent interpretation letter issued by OSHA. As noted in an article by the Constangy Brooks & Smith law firm, the letter is provoking a backlash from employers.

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CEB To Build New HQ In Rosslyn, VA

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CEB has announced that it has signed an agreement to lease space in The JBG Companies’ new Central Place development inRosslyn, VA. CEB will initially occupy 15 floors within CEB Tower, including office space and conference space to facilitate the hundreds of executive leadership events the company hosts annually.

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Oracle To Bring 200 Information Technology Jobs To San Antonio

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The plans are contingent upon San Antonio’s City Council approval of a $1 million grant agreement on May 15 with the global technology leader. The negotiated agreement is expected to be brought back to Commissioners Court on June 3 for final approval.

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NAHB Addresses Rising Lumber Prices, Builder Concerns

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To stabilize lumber prices and increase home affordability, American and Canadian trade officials need to reach an agreement on softwood lumber, he says. . To stabilize lumber prices and increase home affordability, trade officials need to reach an agreement on softwood lumber.

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