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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

September 1 News Update

Climate change brings cyclone risk to Persian Gulf: study
Sumatran Rhino Goes Extinct in the Wild in Malaysia
Obama says world must speed climate change fight
Cash crunch for Paris conference: UN climate chief
Japan nuclear power outlook bleak despite first reactor restart
With glaciers as backdrop, Obama uses Alaska trip to push climate agenda
Obama: World must reach climate deal 'while we still can'
Study: 90% of seabirds have plastic in gut


Steelworkers
This steel industry battle shows why unions are necessary

Longview labor dispute heats up as picketer struck by car
Conflict Kitchen workers unionize
Hearing set for tomorrow on A&P union issues
Chicago mayor tries to build support for harsh cuts at budget forums
Illinois' history museum is latest target in political fight
244 arrested in S. Calif. immigration sting
Blast reported at chemical plant in China
Nurses at Fawcett Memorial Hospital Plan Picket
UE Delegates Elect New Officers, Approve Constitution Amendments

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Bill Onasch at 5:53 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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