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

Monday, April 16, 2012

April 16 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.

Paperwork Buries Veterans’ Disability Claims *
Latin America rebels against Obama over Cuba
US, Colombia trade deal to be implemented in May
Air Canada pilots' sick calls ruled an illegal strike
Forced to End Strike, British Columbia Teachers Plan Comeback
Ministers stick to strike plans
Obamas paid 20.5% tax on earnings
US blocks lawyer for drone victims
Tulsa shootings stir up ugly memories
IATSE, studios reach tentative contract deal
Food and energy costs push consumer prices higher in March
Employers Don’t Have to Post Union Notices, Judge Rules *
Inflation Is Outrunning The Earnings of Workers *
Cuba prepares for rising sea levels and extreme weather
Quebec student protest marks Charest election
OCI, union reach deal over Newfoundland Lynx
Mining giant Glencore accused in child labour and acid dumping row
Tax Day actions across the nation to call on the 1% to pay their fair share
Quebec minister open to talks with striking students
Drought causing desperation on farms
Bill Onasch at 4:45 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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