Tuesday, May 21, 2013

May 21 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.

Cambodian Workers Camp Out, Hunger Strike Against Walmart and H&M - See more at: http://www.labornotes.org/#sthash.YOn2c1sR.dpuf
CPS protests, marches continue
Chicago teachers lead protest of proposed mass school closings
Police lead school-closing opponents out of City Hall, 25 get tickets

UPS: Largest Private-Sector Contract, Profitable Employer, Flat Beer
RNs Strike at 5 East Bay Sutter Hospitals
UMass Memorial sets one-day strike
US Firms Flout German Labor Practices
Guatemala genocide trial in disarray
Apple used ‘complex web’ to avoid paying taxes
Justice Dept. draws fire after latest revelation vs. journalists in inquiry
Overruns Forcing Lower Payments in Stopgap Health Program *
Camping Out for Five Days, in Hopes of a Union Job *
OSHA slaps Wolf Creek power plant contractor for firing a whistleblower

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