<onlyapps> "employed" ? By who? Answer: Paying Union Card Holders. Thanks, my point exactly. Not really employed when you're a 'Member' of an Organized Group........... Was Hoffa "employed" ?...... "Benefits and Pensions" ? You must not have read my previous Comment (above). Again, "I've been on both sides of the issue" skilled worker-electronics (Union) and Corporate Management (Non-union), have you ? How can you remain un-bias when Union(s) is your only exposure ? ?
You're welcomed to try again, for I've intentionally left you an opportunity for rebuttal.
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Most of Rogers' Exec's also should be fired, as well, as the original Duke Board of Directors. Duke has been mis-managed for too, too long. Greed, Dishonest, and Unethical CROOKS at the dedicated employees and stockholders' expense. Another top Executive should be removed is the CFO, for incorrect financial reporting. Their 'severence pay'/retirement will be enormous. They all deserve jail-time and no exit pay. Does Madoff come to mind ? ? Total recovery will years off. Limited or no "rate increases" in the near future.
TO ALL YOU PRO-UNION PEOPLE: Have you compared your 'increased' pay, 'increased' benefits, better working conditions, etc. to the "Union Dues" you have paid over the years ? Your dues only went to the Union Organizers and Union Rep's. higher pay grades and all the perks undisclosed. Meanwhile, holding the Corporations/Companies as hostages. Case-in Point: Union Organizers 'earn' (?) more (via your dues) than most Company CEO's and Exec's through earned salaries (via intelligent management). I've been on both sides of the issue. Just wish I could get all my 10 years of 'Dues' back and I would gladly return whatever they did for me.....................!
Duke Energy (DUK) CEO Jim Rogers says he intends to retire by the end of 2013, consistent with the expiration of his contract. A special board committee will oversee the recommendation of a successor, as stipulated in DUK's just-announced settlement with North Carolina regulators regarding the management succession following the merger with Progress Energy. [View news story]
The NC Attorney General Office and NCPUC, etc. continues their investigation on the oust of the Duke/Progress CEO. Duke (Rogers) is beginning to feel the heat, as well as the Directors.
Google 'James Rogers', and see that he was VP of Gas Operations at ENRON back when, then connect the dots.
Duke Energy (DUK) CEO Jim Rogers says he intends to retire by the end of 2013, consistent with the expiration of his contract. A special board committee will oversee the recommendation of a successor, as stipulated in DUK's just-announced settlement with North Carolina regulators regarding the management succession following the merger with Progress Energy. [View news story]
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<gator>CR3, (or Oconee) ? Possibly, CR3, however, DUK (and Progress Energy) like other Electric Utility Companys, are 'self insured'. Still costly to DUK, indirectly. Repairs to CR3 will never happen due to the excessive cost. Also, very costly to 'abandon'/decommission. Catch 21. DUK still has numerous ($) problems to overcome to include possible sanctions imposed by NC & FLA Utilities Commissions, SEC, FERC, et. al. Expect your Dividends to be reduced in 2013. Research DUK's BIO facility in Indiana, and Wind Farms. A little more research into their Operations (Nuclear/Fossil/Solar/... and Management (BOD) may change your mind. I sold first of July, but may buy back after the smoke settles in a year or two. Too many other Utilities with less problems and better managed. You'll never go wrong with Southern, FE, SCG, ETR, PPL, NGG, NEE, etc. All utilities (USA) have been dealing with (reducing/replacing) the coal fired plants for at least 15 years, while Duke has been reluctant until recently. Only China (mainly) are continuing to build them.
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DUK has not changed for decades! Poor management for Stockholders and Customers..........CEO Rogers (and Board of Directors) should all be fired for the merger debacle last July with Progress. Still under investigation by the NC Utilities Commission, FERC, SEC, et. al. D&B and Moody's lowered their rating. Their days are numbered................. Southern (http://bit.ly/xpar6e). Much better managed company and better Long Term Investment.
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DUK is highly dependent on their Nuclear Generation 'facilities'. Are you concerned about a specific existing facility of the many owned and operated by Duke ?
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You're welcomed to try again, for I've intentionally left you an opportunity for rebuttal.
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Duke Energy (DUK) CEO Jim Rogers says he intends to retire by the end of 2013, consistent with the expiration of his contract. A special board committee will oversee the recommendation of a successor, as stipulated in DUK's just-announced settlement with North Carolina regulators regarding the management succession following the merger with Progress Energy. [View news story]
Google 'James Rogers', and see that he was VP of Gas Operations at ENRON back when, then connect the dots.
Duke Energy (DUK) CEO Jim Rogers says he intends to retire by the end of 2013, consistent with the expiration of his contract. A special board committee will oversee the recommendation of a successor, as stipulated in DUK's just-announced settlement with North Carolina regulators regarding the management succession following the merger with Progress Energy. [View news story]
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