Friday, May 25, 2012

May 25 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.

Quebec's 'truncheon law' rebounds as student strike spreads
Quebec faces mounting pressure amid student crisis

31st night protest in Montreal


VW workers eye higher pay rise than IG Metall union

Union cites seaport in complaint with NLRB

Workers at eight metro hospitals ratify new contract

Chicago Schools Showdown Galvanizes Teachers
Workers' EI history to affect claim under new rules

Seasonal workers anxious about changes to EI system

Canadian Pacific union dismisses threat of more layoffs

Firefighters describe hostile workplace in Prince Albert

Good jobs, pensions 'our rights,' CUPE says

Scottish 'Yes' campaign to launch

If President Rousseff passes the forest code, it won't be only Brazil that suffers
Climate scientists say warming could exceed 3.5 C
150,000 more US heat deaths projected by 2100
UN climate talks 'stalled', Kyoto architect tells AFP
The Battle of the Overpass, at 75
Mexico student protests cause election stir

Legislation may enable states to offer universal healthcare

Amazon says it will improve warehouse conditions

Battle Brewing Over Labeling of Genetically Modified Food
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Romney Off on Obama's Love for Unions
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Painter Dies in Fall From Upper East Side Window
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A Mining Rush in the Upper Peninsula
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We will observe the Memorial Day holiday Monday. Next update will be Tuesday, May 29

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