The week ahead

Today

AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and service employees union President Andrew Stern discuss the future of organized labor in appearances on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal.”

Humana and Tyson Foods release quarterly results.

Economic indicator: June construction spending.

Tuesday

George Marshall Foundation hosts a discussion titled “Climate Change Policy After the G-8 Summit.”

Comcast, Marsh & McLennan, Qwest Communications International and Tyco International release quarterly results.

Economic indicators: June personal income and spending, June factory orders.

Wednesday

The Treasury Department is expected to announce whether it will bring back the 30-year bond.

Time Warner releases quarterly results.

Thursday

The Heritage Foundation hosts a seminar titled “Challenges Facing the 21st Century U.S. Workforce.”

Gateway, Gillette and Viacom release quarterly results.

Economic indicator: July retail sales.

Friday

World Trade Organization scheduled to rule on a U.S. complaint about the European Union’s biotechnology policy.

Economic indicators: July unemployment rate, June consumer credit.