May 24 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.

We Observe the Monday Memorial Day Holiday--Next Update Will Be Tuesday, May 28

Cambodian Workers Camp Out, Hunger Strike Against Walmart and H&M - See more at: http://www.labornotes.org/#sthash.YOn2c1sR.dpuf

VOTE NO on Proposed UPS Freight Contract
Louisville Stewards and Eboard Unanimously Oppose UPS Deal

Outrage in Chicago Follows Largest Mass School Closing in US History
Teachers, Students and Parents Fight Chicago School Closures

Nurses strike averted after UMass tentative contract agreement
Fannie and Freddie Duck the Waterless Hurricane
2-day worker walkout ends at UC hospitals
Black trade union members convening in Orlando
Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
BC Election Frustrates Labour, Environmental and Indigenous Activists
German Beer Brewers Foaming over Fracking
3 injured in Washington state bridge collapse
Stop work order issued after metal plate shop fatality
House passes student loan bill allowing fluid rates