Monday, November 18, 2013

November 18 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.

Death After the Typhoon: ‘It Was Preventable’ *
Relief Supplies Pour Into Philippines, but Remote Areas Still Suffer *
Inland, No Aid for Survivors of Typhoon *

Climate rallies held across Australia
Climate change rallies staged across Canada
Protesters build wall of oil barrels at Alberta Legislature
Climate change pledges: rich nations face fury over moves to renege
Growing Clamor About Inequities of Climate Crisis *

Colo. Mine Accident Kills 2, Injures 20 *
Arizona sets precedent for solar systems with new monthly fee
The Rise and Fall of the Working Families Party
BART might reconsider labor contract
Retired union workers facing 'unprecedented' pension cuts
LIRR managers, unions prepare for possible strike
Gezi Protests Spawn New Party
New Brunswick shale gas injunction ruling to come Monday
After Obama Meeting, Insurers Question Plan’s Workability *
Young and Educated in Europe, but Desperate for Jobs *
Students Try to Occupy Bulgarian Parliament Building *
Madrid Calls in Emergency Workers to Clean Streets *
EPA Proposes Reducing Ethanol Requirement for Gas Mix *
Seattle Elects Socialist Candidate to City Council *
In a Bean, a Boon to Biotech *
Geithner to join private equity firm
A Jolt to Complacency on Food Supply *
Caught in Unemployment’s Revolving Door *
Greeks rally against austerity, mark 40 years since student revolt
UC, nurses reach tentative labor pact
Amnesty concerned about Qatar workers ahead of WC
Scores of Tornadoes Slam Midwest States *
Extension of Benefits for Jobless Is Set to End *

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