June 4 News Update

Seattle $15 Minimum Signed and Sealed, But with Unpopular Loopholes
People Power Gave Seattle Workers a Raise
How a Socialist Won: A Playbook from Seattle
Seattle City Council Approves $15 Minimum Wage, Highest in Country

2 killed, 19 hurt in Arkansas logging truck wreck
Women hurt by gender gap at every pay grade
Strikes could disrupt World Cup
Spaniards call for referendum on monarchy
Support Walmart Strikers and Their Fight
How coal miners die on the job
Coal and climate: Leaders out of step with public
Fukushima Is Still a Disaster
Lorain City Council supports workers' union efforts at Camaco
Muni 'Sickout' Day 2: Union Officially Rejects Labor Deal
New York City Teachers Vote for Raise and a Nine-Year Contract *
China coal mine accident kills 22
EPA plan could see emissions increase
Arizona abortion ban blocked
United Auto Workers Vote to Raise Dues 25 Percent *

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.

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