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Friday, April 24, 2015

April 24 News Update

Climate change a 'fundamental threat' to development: World Bank
First carbon auction 'to help Australia meet pledge': government
Chevron pollution case back in court
U.S. Maps Pinpoint Earthquakes Linked to Quest for Oil and Gas *

Thousands of Washington state teachers strike over pay
Puerto Rico bank warns of imminent government shutdown
In Illinois, the pain of budget cuts stings daily life
U.S. Navy to recognize Cesar Chavez with full graveside honors
Charter Teachers Take On the Whole Chain
Trumka Details Labor’s Fight Against Fast Track and Bad Trade Deals
The TPP is a hazard to your health and our Democracy
COGS Wins Milestone Agreement for Graduate Employees
Pro-union hourly workers picket Rivers Casino
Tollway ends deal that guaranteed union labor on projects
Killed and injured workers to be remembered April 28
Mental health workers face serious safety threats on the job
Two years after Rana Plaza collapse, much remains to be done


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Bill Onasch at 4:50 AM

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Retiree member of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1287. Active member National Writers Union, UAW Local 1981. Webmaster of kclabor.org since March, 2000. Former Vice-President of ATU 1287. In Minneapolis during Seventies-Eighties held several posts in UE Local 1139 including Local President and Shop Chairman at Litton Microwave. Charter member of Labor Party Advocates. Founding member of US Labor Against the War.
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