Wednesday, February 4, 2015

February 4 News Update

Photo of striking refinery workers
Wave of strikes hits U.S. oil refineries
For striking U.S. refinery workers, Shell shows a new face
Green Groups Back Oil Worker Strike
USW Oil Workers Strike After Shell Leaves Talks
IndustriALL Global Union in Solidarity with USW Oil Workers

'Missing Oil' from 2010 BP Spill Found on Gulf Seafloor
Pace of German solar panel additions slows in 2014
World has not woken up to water crisis caused by climate change
Final US Congress vote next week on Keystone pipeline
Oil's price plunge could raise Keystone carbon footprint -EPA
Nurses Rally at EPA Hearing, Champion Public Health
EPA: Keystone XL could increase emissions

'No doubt' US will provide arms: Ukraine president
New Cold War: US, Russia fight over Europe's energy future
Ukraine run by 'miserable' Jews: rebel chief
Merkel: Germany won't give weapons to Ukraine, favors talks
UN human rights chief warns of 'dangerous escalation' in Ukraine

Obama proposes to boost spending for nuclear armaments
Millions of middle class will remain uninsured despite Obamacare
Obama's tax cuts target parents, families with 2 incomes
Who's grabbing more of the federal budget pie
Trumka: Obama Budget Falls Short on Corporate Tax Reform, Infrastructure
Furloughs again loom for some federal employees

Crash Kills 7 in Worst Accident in History of Metro-North *
Metro-North Crash Brings New Trouble Amid String of Setbacks *

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Union files labor charges at Taj Mahal; Revel in turmoil
Staff at London's National Gallery begin five-day strike
Space Needle Told To Stop Unfair Labor Practices, Rehire Workers
Cuba publishes photos of Fidel Castro to quiet rumors of poor health
US factory orders fall for fifth straight month
University workers to hold summit on Friday
Freedom Library sponsors Black History Month series
Harper Lee to publish sequel to famed novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Senate Democrats derail Republican plan linking DHS funding to immigration
Grad gap between rich and poor widening
Why ship sails without ousted Convention Center workers
Group Appeals Mandatory Union Fees to Supreme Court
Unions can aid adjunct professors
The dark side of Winston Churchill’s legacy no one should forget
On Tour, Greek Leaders Wear No Ties and Aim for Looser Belts *


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