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Regional Business and Economics Newspaper
May 2001
Focus: Labor Unions
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State of the Union
Labor unions have a long and proud heritage in Ninth District
states. This issue's cover stories look at that legacy and
the changes that have occurred over time.
Labor Pains
Union strength has reached a low point in the Ninth District, with
few bright spots. What brought unions to their knees? And will they
rise again?
Do Unions Work?
What are the economic pros and cons of labor unions?
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E Pluribus Union: Labor in the Public Sector
While private sector labor unions seem to be losing clout, public sector
unions are strong and stable.
Agricultural Finance
District farm outlook uncertain, but North
Dakota upbeat
Opinion
Letter to the Editor
A reader responds to previous fedgazette issues focusing
on local economic development incentives.
District Voices
What are your expectations for the coming tourism season?
Ninth District Features
Phone Home
Call centers are finding a lot to like in the district, which might
have long-term impact on small cities.
Lewis and Clark: The adventure begins, again
Plans are under way to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary
of the Louisiana Purchase exploration by Meriwether Lewis and William
Clark.
Michigan Minnesota Montana
North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin
Ninth District Commercial Construction
Roundup
South Dakota Leads District States in Manufactured
Exports
U.S. Map:
Union Membership as a Percent
of Total Workers, 2000
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Annual Report
