May 29 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.

Government Repression of Quebec Student Movement Sparks Massive Protests
Quebec students, government back to the table Monday
Casserole pan-demonium in Quebec
Quebec students challenge Bill 78 in court
Quebec student spokesman a divisive figure among tuition-fee protesters

Canadian Pacific strikers face back-to-work legislation
Workers at CP Get Railroaded

U.S. Winds Down Longer Benefits for the Unemployed *
Quebec Steelworkers Face Mining Pariah
G8 food alliance won’t help farmers or end hunger
Employment Insurance review boards to be scrapped
Teamsters trying to organize parkway truckers
Bonn climate talks end in discord and disappointment
Manning lawyer: evidence withheld
Hollywood a longtime friend of the CIA
Retirees may find they don't qualify to refinance their mortgages
Spent Fuel Rods Drive Growing Fear Over Plant in Japan *
Postal Service Offers Buyouts to 45,000 Mail Handlers *
Teachers in autumn strike threats
Labor Board Member Resigns Over Leak to G.O.P. Allies *
Fukushima radiation found in tuna
Amazon in danger as Brazil moves forward with bill