Friday, May 2, 2014

May 2 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.

Seattle Mayor Details Plan for $15 Minimum Wage *
Mayor Murray announces his $15 wage plan
Minimum Wage Plan So Complicated Reporters Can't Understand It
Kshama Sawant responds to Mayor’s proposal for 15
Kshama Sawant has already won the Seattle $15 wage debate
Signature drive to start for $15-wage vote

A May Day 2014 Lament for American Labor
May Day protesters decry low wages
Thousands Join May Day Marches in Downtown LA
May Day march calls for immigration reform
Hundreds gather for march in downtown Portland
Hundreds March in Seattle *
May Day Roundup

NYC Teacher Accord Gives City a Map for Other Deals *
UMWA still ‘scrutinizing’ MSHA respirable dust rule
Cuban musician Juan Formell of Los Van Van dies
The Insane Rainstorms We've Seen This Week Are What Climate Change Looks Like
Hopkins workers plan march after negotiations stall
Transit Irony: The More You Rely on It, the More They Cut
America's poorest minorities at highest risk of chemical accidents
The Art of Ralph Fasanella Comes to the AFL-CIO
Canada Post preparing for half as much mail, CEO says

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