Today's number: 16.3 million

Number of labor union members nationwide, according to the Census Bureau.

Today's mover

Christopher Fiora has joined SOS Metals Inc., a steel service center, as general manager at the leveling division in Middletown. Fiora received an undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and earned his master's degree at Indiana University. His career, mostly in the steel industry, has taken him to US Steel, Birmingham Steel, Northwestern Steel and Wire, as well as Cambridge-Lee Industries in progressively more responsible positions.

Shirley Dees

Today's career talk

There is not one company in the world unconcerned about a job applicants ability to work with others, Bill Coplin, author of 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College, says. "The key is to have several examples on your resume of your ability to work with others, which is also necessary to demonstrate solid verbal communications skills," he says. "Successful team projects, elected officer - show solid evidence of your people skills."

John Eckberg

Today's money tip

Online banking has become a convenient way for consumers to conduct banking transactions more quickly and easily.

A number of good Web sites offer useful insights on safe Internet banking and how it works. One of them is Online Bank Accounts, located at www.10-best-online-banking.com/362-banking-online.html. The site will inform you about 10 fundamental things to know about Internet banking.

Knight Ridder News Service

Today's Company: Groundforce Landscape Services Inc.

Successful Wagers: Tim Wagers began his business career about 15 years ago mowing residential lawns. Starting out with himself and one employee, he gradually expanded his payroll and his service capabilities. Aug. 1, Wagers Lawn Care became GroundForce Landscape Services and incorporated. It employs about 25 people.

Growing Green: Along with lawn care, the Anderson Township company offers landscape design, installation and maintenance, snow removal and interior plantscapes. While keeping its residential customers, the company has added a roster of commercial ones as well: hotels, shopping centers, restaurants, nursing homes, schools and office buildings. GroundForce provides interior and exterior plant maintenance for Cincinnati's federal building.

Hands-On: In addition to managing the company, Wagers regularly works with his five crews, and still mows the lawns of his longest-standing customers on weekends. He plays basketball with his landscapers one night a week.

Travel Perk: The company pays for lodging and food for its crew that travels to Columbus every week to maintain the grounds of seven Regency shopping centers there.

Jenny Callison