en News 15 Saturday, Nov. 07 NORTH ADAMS -- Union officials at North Adams Regional Hospital charged Friday that hospital management has presented employees with a list of 18 demands that, among other things, threaten retirement benefits, overtime pay and seniority status for the number of years worked at the hospital.]]> By Ryan Hutton Saturday, Nov. 07 CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) - Regulators on Friday shut banks in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and California, bringing the number of bank failures this year to 120 amid the struggling economy and a cascade of defaults on loans.]]> Associated Press Friday, Nov. 06 WASHINGTON (AP) - Companies across the economy are finding ways to do more with fewer workers, dimming hopes that hiring will take off anytime soon.]]> Associated Press Friday, Nov. 06 Eric Vincelette has been promoted to regional manager with Primerica Financial Services, a national financial firm with 4,500 offices throughout the United States that has a local office on Summer Street in Pittsfield. ]]> Berkshire Eagle Staff Friday, Nov. 06 The Berkshire United Way will conduct a community impact update at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Country Club of Pittsfield. ]]> Berkshire Eagle Staff Friday, Nov. 06 DALTON -- Crane & Co. plans to consolidate its stationery paper division to a new state-of-the-art facility near its Dalton headquarters, CEO Charles Kittredge said on Thursday.]]> By Tony Dobrowolski, Berkshire Eagle Staff Tuesday, Nov. 03 A Resume Writing Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the BerkshireWorks Career Center, 160 North St.]]> Eagle Staff Tuesday, Nov. 03 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hopes for the fledgling economic recovery got a boost Monday from better-than-expected news on manufacturing, construction and contracts to buy homes.]]> Associated Press Monday, Nov. 02 PITTSFIELD -- With help from the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation, Apex Resource Technologies of Pittsfield has received a $5 million financial package that will enable the company to manufacture a new line of medical implant devices and hire up to 20 new employees.]]> By Tony Dobrowolski Sunday, Nov. 01 The redesigned Toyota Prius remains the most fuel-efficient car consumers can buy at 44 mpg overall, according to Consumer Reports' latest tests. ]]> Business Sunday, Nov. 01 It doesn't have to be a downer when the weak economy forces small businesses to scale back their holiday parties from the big catered or restaurant affairs they held in the past. ]]> Business Sunday, Nov. 01 Kids, being kids, outgrow everything. It's expected. But some things outgrown are easily -- and cheaply -- replaced.]]> By Charles Bonenti <i></i> <i></i> <i></i>