October 23 News Update

‘Hands Up, Don’t Ship!’ Minneapolis UPS Workers Protest Shipments to Missouri Police - See more at: http://www.labornotes.org/blogs/2014/08/hands-dont-ship-minneapolis-ups-workers-protest-shipments-missouri-police#sthash.rJeEoDbc.dpuf

Blackwater guards found guilty in Iraq shootings
No end in sight for Hong Kong protests after talks
Plunging oil prices upset geopolitical, industry assumptions
Palestinian peace activist convicted
Victory for Missouri Home Care Workers
New Contracts Negotiated At Two Vermont Social Service Agencies

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