Month January 2004

Let’s hope the strike isn’t…

Let’s hope the strike isn’t still going next Xmas! Sandi Kirwin writes: My neighbor Vicky hangs out with the picketers at the Albertsons near us. As a thank you for her support they gave her this Christmas ornament. Some of…

US sugar barons ‘block global…

US sugar barons ‘block global war on obesity’ Leading scientists accused the Bush administration last night of putting the interests of powerful American sugar barons ahead of the global fight against obesity. Maybe that’s why they’re called “fat cats”.

Suspicious trading preceded bank megamerger

Suspicious trading preceded bank megamerger Exchanges saw a huge spike in the purchase of Bank One options even before news of the huge J.P. Morgan acquisition broke. The transactions were enormously profitable for a fortunate few.

AFL-CIO joins grocery strike at…

AFL-CIO joins grocery strike at national level This is wonderful news The AFL-CIO is taking control of national strategy for the California supermarket strike and lockout, assigning two veterans of labor wars to turn around a battle in which employers…