Monday, May 20, 2013

May 20 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.

Cambodian Workers Camp Out, Hunger Strike Against Walmart and H&M - See more at: http://www.labornotes.org/#sthash.YOn2c1sR.dpuf
Fiery Chicago Teachers Union President Reelected
Chicago school closings challenged

Public Outrage Over Factory Conditions Spurs Labor Deal *
Bangladesh factory banned by Wal-Mart still makes Wrangler shirts
After Bangladesh, Seeking New Sources *

Hospitals Should be Care Providers not Loan Sharks
Fast food workers' strikes spread
To save the earth, nationalize the energy industry
Jolie decision highlights genetics row
Union claims unfair labor practices against GE Transportation
Slow Response by Georgians to Mob Attack on Gay Rally *
Task of Decommissioning Plants Is Herculean
Chinese Creating New Auto Niche Within Detroit
Supreme Court rules for Monsanto
Deutsche Bank Backs Ruthless 'Rubber Lords'
Amazon staff go on strike in Germany
Removing water fluoride spiked cavities in kids, dentists say
Climate research nearly unanimous on human causes
Paid Sick Leave, At Last?
Fracking may jeopardize Gros Morne UNESCO status
Trial on Guatemalan Civil War Carnage Leaves Out U.S. Role *
Foxconn Audit Finds a Workweek Still Too Long
A Black Mound of Canadian Oil Waste Is Rising Over Detroit *
Immigrant Workers Give New Direction to Los Angeles Unions *
Abortion Law in Arkansas Is Blocked by U.S. Judge *
Delays Likely for Days as Officials Seek Cause of Connecticut Train Collision *
A Prison Site’s Future Stirs Up the Ghosts of Its Notorious Past *
Party bus was operating illegally at time of fatal fall
Union That Enforces Immigration Opposes Bill *
Wells Dry, Fertile Plains Turn to Dust *
U.S. suburbs have more poor than the cities do, study finds

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