Thursday, July 11, 2013

July 11 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.

Lac-Mégantic families prepare for the worst
Lac-Mégantic marks Canada’s 7th runaway train since 2006

Alleged NSA surveillance in Brazil stirs regional tension – again
Lawmakers see deceptive pattern on surveillance

Japan to give nuclear power another chance
Japanese Nuclear Plant May Have Been Leaking for Two Years *

Greek labor unions call 24-hour strike on July 16
UFCW Expected To Rejoin AFL-CIO in August
SEIU Members Approve State Labor Deal
Luxembourg spying scandal breaks Juncker government
Pentagon eyes cuts in danger pay
Apple conspired to raise e-book prices
Striking Laborers tell their story on Spanish-language radio
AFL-CIO slams postponement of health care mandate
D.C. Council approves ‘living wage’ bill, defying Wal-Mart’s ultimatum
Low-wage workers to strike at Smithsonian museums
Britain Offers Its Proposal to Privatize Mail Service *
Texas House Passes Measure Restricting Access to Abortion *
Climate Change Will Cause More Energy Breakdowns, U.S. Warns *
U.S. Retailers Offer Plan for Safety at Factories *

Ford Gets on Wellness Bandwagon—Despite Evidence Such Programs Don’t Work - See more at: http://www.labornotes.org/#sthash.FmhdJi1D.dpuf

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