Tuesday, November 19, 2013

November 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.

GE Rejects Proposal to Save Ft. Edward Plant
Future dim for Fort Edward GE plant

Judge denies injunction against Canada shale gas exploration
Elsipogtog chief hopes protests peaceful after shale gas loss
Colorado Governor Proposes Strict Limits on Leaks From Drilling *

Slowdown in Carbon Emissions Worldwide, but Coal Continues to Grow *
UN Climate Chief Slammed for Pushing Coal as Solution in Poland
Greenhouse gas targets still far off for Canada
Australia slides down to bottom on climate change performance index

Cause of Gas Leak That Killed 2 Colorado Miners Is Sought *
Why the Boeing machinists' fight matters
Duncan apologizes for ‘white suburban moms’ Common Core controversy
Pratt's Machinists Suddenly Hold Bargaining Power
Walmart to be prosecuted for firing striking workers
Will Grocery Workers Hold the Line For Part-Timer Health Care?
Minimum Wage Momentum—at the Airport
Corporate power blocks global energy transition
Socialists debate nuclear, 2: Still no nukes!
Student Leader Camila Vallejo Wins Seat in Chile's Congress
YRC and IBT in Talks on Contract Extension
Farm bill takes aim at state animal welfare laws
Court order behind spying on US citizens is revealed
G.M.’s Opel Unit Reaches Deal to Close a German Plant *

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