Monday, November 5, 2012

November 5 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.

Officials warn of new Sandy crisis
Scale of Sandy's destruction hits home in U.S. northeast

For Some After the Storm, No Work Means No Pay
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After Getting Back to Normal, Big Job Is Facing New Reality
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Engineers’ Warnings in 2009 Detailed Storm Surge Threat to the Region
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Greece makes austerity push, workers gear for strike

Quebec Student Leader Convicted in Outrageous Political Trial

Chicago's Emanuel faces new clash with teachers on school closings

Raley's workers picket over benefits

Chile welcomes back Allende family
Pennsylvania Report Left Out Data on Poisons in Water Near Gas Site
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Brighter Prospects -- For Cheap Labour

N.S. container port triples volume in wake of Sandy

Saskatchewan government to introduce new night shift rules

UK teachers paid by offshore firm

Obama and the paradox behind his African American base

Fractured Recovery Divides the Region
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Fight Intensifies Over NW Coal Exports
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Radioactive Water Threatens Middle East
New problems found at XL Foods plant, says CFIA

Protest condemns Harper government immigration policies

West Quebec school bus strike averted

Alaska storms could be linked to loss of Arctic sea ice

S Korea shuts nuclear reactors

Apple paid less than 2% tax overseas
Prop 37: food companies spend $45m to defeat California GM label bill
Italy looks to boost crude oil production by 150% in energy policy shakeup
Middle class faces rapid ‘cliff’ hit

S. Africa party that ended apartheid loses appeal

‘Million Puppet March’ fights for PBS

Outrage in Texas After Airborne Police Sharpshooter Kills 2
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Unions Recruit New Allies for Obama in Battleground States
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