Friday, April 25, 2014

April 25 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.

United States postal workers protest step toward 'privatization'
Greensboro Postal Union Workers Protest Against Staples Partnership

North Dakota finds more radioactive oil waste
Study links California drought to global warming
Facing New York's New Mayor, Public Unions Should Fuse Their Bargaining Power
Bangladesh factory collapse: One year later
Marshall Islands sues nuclear powers
Is There a Filthy Chicken in Your Future?
Out-of-Control Transit Costs in Boston or Attack on Public Services?
RNs at Two Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospitals Set One-day Strike
Electric Boat, labor union agree to new contract
MTA, LIRR unions plan face-to-face talks
Union at odds with AGY over ‘unacceptable’ proposed contract
Canada vs. U.S. middle class: What the New York Times missed
McDonald's Canada CEO calls foreign worker controversy 'bullshit'
Employees union calls for review of Red River College leadership
In Florida Tomato Fields, a Penny Buys Progress *
Seattle Mayor Says Effort to Build Agreement on $15 Minimum Wage Has Faltered *
Labor Board to Review Northwestern Football Case *
Louisiana: Bid to Allow Vote on Minimum Wage Killed *

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