April 27 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 ten articles a month. 
 

The next news update will be Wednesday, May 9

Activists march for labor issues

Lewis legislators approve contract with 200 union workers

Jobless claims suggest stumbling labor recovery

Judge: Fla. worker drug testing unconstitutional

French May Day labor fest sparks election battle

Postal Workers Unions Continue Fight to Stop Massive USPS Cutbacks

Study, lawsuit expose exploitation faced by retail cleaning workers

With Contracts Expired at AT&T, Communications Workers Strive for Unity

Unions Focus on House After Senate Passes Flawed Postal Reform Bill

Rain Quicker to Arrive and Dry Up During Global Warming
Government Ends Negotiations With Quebec's Striking Students

What makes Quebec students 'distinct'?

Montreal student protest march declared illegal

B.C. mills move to clean up sawdust after explosion

Conservatives, NDP statistically tied in new poll

Australia’s fake debate on climate change

Nurses announce tentative contract deal

Manning judge warns prosecutors

Report: Thinking can undermine religious faith

Men's wages still struggling to recover from recession

3 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan attack

KC fire union approves labor pact aimed at avoiding layoffs