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Postings of news stories and analysis of interest to working people by 9AM Central, Monday-Friday

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

July 3 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.

Independence Day Holiday Break--Next Update Monday, July 9

Department of Energy Drops Language to Protect Collective Bargaining Agreements
Walmart Workers March in L.A., Saying ‘No Thanks’ to New Stores
Metro Jobless Rates for African Americans, Latinos in Double Digits Through 2011

Tom Paine and the 4th of July: The Worker Who Helped Make a Revolution

Rio Tinto Alcan reaches tentative deal with Alma, Que., workers

Province steps in to stop strike at seniors home

Anti-pollution protesters halt construction of copper plant in China
GlaxoSmithKline fined $3bn
US heatwave sets more temperature records
Poor Land in Jail as Companies Add Huge Fees for Probation
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A Climate Scientist Battles Time and Mortality
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Mississippi’s Lone Abortion Clinic, Given Temporary Reprieve, Fields Rush of Calls
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Con Edison and Chief Union to Resume Talks on Thursday
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Bill Onasch at 5:08 AM

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Retiree member of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1287. Active member National Writers Union, UAW Local 1981. Webmaster of kclabor.org since March, 2000. Former Vice-President of ATU 1287. In Minneapolis during Seventies-Eighties held several posts in UE Local 1139 including Local President and Shop Chairman at Litton Microwave. Charter member of Labor Party Advocates. Founding member of US Labor Against the War.
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