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

Monday, May 5, 2014

May 5 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.

Big job growth number has a downside
Koch brothers decline invitation to debate climate change
The Dirty Business of Palm Oil
Maternal deaths in childbirth rising in the U.S.
Accident Leads to Scrutiny of 'Oil' Sand Production *
Northern Ireland police free Gerry Adams
Teachers Question Pay-for-Performance Element in Proposed Contract *
US: climate change is clear danger
Rice backs out of Rutgers speech
Zuma's palatial folly sparks anger
Terminal neglect? How some hospices treat dying patients
San Pablo casino, workers reach labor agreement after years of strife
Striking Ft. Rucker machinists to vote on contract
Workers call for higher minimum wage during Raleigh May Day protest and march
Longtime Union Organizer Says Machinists' Reform Push Hopeful Sign For Labor
Three Interesting NLRB Decisions
Youths sue govt for climate inaction
Keystone issue looms as Senate takes up energy bill
In Tepid Wage Growth, a Potent Sign of a Far-From-Healthy Economy *

Bill Onasch at 4:42 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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