Tuesday, June 19, 2012

June 19 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.

CNA and SEIU-UHW Battle Over Labor's Future

Public-Workers' Union Regroups After Wisconsin to Plot Comeback

New union chief to face war over benefits

AFSCME Challenger Alice Goff on Politicians, Concessions, and Defending Public Workers

Lee’s agreement with 26 labor groups follows tense negotiations

Piggly Wiggly in Sheboygan to close amid labor dispute

Workers at SLU Hospital, Des Peres Hospital form union

Dancers' Alliance Wins First Pact for Video Performers

Tell Change.org to Stop Supporting Union-Busters Like Stand for Children

Older Workers Confront Cold New World in Harsh Job Market

Black Lung Plagues Surface Miners, New Study Shows

At Rio+20: Values versus prices

Ford salaried staff strikes in England over cutbacks

Average Canadian family income unchanged in 2010

Environmental activists 'being killed at rate of two a week'
Rio+20 negotiators accused of strong-arm tactics
TSA tentatively okays private screeners

As Wages Fall, Overqualified Workers Feel Inflation’s Toll
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American Children, Now Struggling to Adjust to Life in Mexico
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Silenced Mich. Lawmaker Does 'Vagina Monologues'
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