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

Monday, September 10, 2012

September 10 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.

Chicago teachers to strike after talks fail
As Chicago Teachers Head Toward Strike, Democrats Turn on Their Union

Chicago braces for teacher walkout
With No Contract Deal by Deadline in Chicago, Teachers Will Strike
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Airport workers could strike by Tuesday

Why the U.S. spends $750 billion on unnecessary health care

As Coolant Is Phased Out, Smugglers Reap Large Profits
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Cancelled tuition hike big win for student association

Tentative agreement reached for 2 Quebec hotel chains

Attacks across Iraq leave dozens dead
Marikana mine shootings revive bitter days of Soweto and Sharpeville

Debt Collectors Cashing In on Student Loan Roundup *

United Steelworkers, ArcelorMittal reach tentative labor agreement

Conn. workers cope with long nursing home strike

TUC backs co-ordinated strikes

Country’s power plants feeling the heat of drought and rising temperatures

Fighting for Bangladesh Labor, and Ending Up in Pauper’s Grave
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Queens Carwash’s Employees Are First in City to Join Union
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Bill Onasch at 4:58 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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