Friday, May 16, 2014

May 16 News Update


What the Turkish disaster says about the world’s coal industry – and about all of us
Turkish Police Fight Protesters After Deadly Mine Accident
Turkish mine disaster: Unions hold protest strike
Public Discontent Rises as Families Gather to Bury Victims of Turkish Mine Disaster *

Fast-Food Labor Protests In More Than 30 Countries, McDonald’s In Spotlight
Fight for Fifteen Spreads Out and Zooms In
US fast food staff protests over wages spread globally
How Fast Food Worker Strikes Ignited Across the Country

Another Illinois miner killed on the job
Alcoa, union at U.S. plants still apart in talks as deadline looms
EPA proposes new oil refinery standards for first time in 20 years
Brazil hit by anti-World Cup rallies
Government Orders MedStar Washington Hospital  to Provide Data to Nurses
Missouri legislature passes student transfer bill with private school option
Judge rules KC proposal for new streetcar district is legal
Ottawa's new pipeline rules don't reach 'world class' standard
FCC advances plan that could reshape the way you experience the Internet
Egypt Tells 3 They Must Pay to See Evidence *
G.M. Recalls 2.7 Million Vehicles, Bringing Its Total for Year to 11.2 Million *

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