Monday, March 19, 2012

March 19 News Update

Each Monday-Friday, by 9AM Central, we’ll post links to news stories and analytical articles of interest to working people. Sometimes they will be accompanied by editorial commentary. Stories from the New York Times will be followed with a *. The Times pay wall policy allows free access to only about twenty articles a month.

Weird weather: heat, twisters, 250K tons of snow
Europe's chief scientist warns against climate delays
France bans strain of Monsanto GM maize
Warm U.S. winter could spur corn, tree-killing beetles
Not Just a Cheaper Pair of Hands
Irish flee economic woes for Canada
Climate 'tech fixes' urged for Arctic methane
Fiat plants shut over fuel strike
'Pay freeze' for some British public workers
Environmental regulations set to be slashed
Protesters attempt to set up coalition against fracking
Rep. Paul Ryan's budget plan, with Medicare changes, is back
Wal-Mart subcontractor sued for alleged failure to pay overtime
Persistent racial gaps shown in education data
Feel like you’re earning less?
Scores Arrested as the Police Clear Zuccotti Park *
Apple to decide on its $98 billion cash pile
Anti-worker legislation hurts women, people of color the most
University graduate student workers begin union vote
Air Canada maintenance firm shuts down plants
B.C. teachers debate response to contract bill
Toronto library workers on strike
Third union rejects Olympic offer
KC’s warm winter presents highs and lows for businesses
As natural gas production grows, questions arise about methane leaks
NYC Activists Differ on Occupy's Direction *
Brazil Bars Oil Workers From Leaving After Spill *
Company says union will hurt business

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