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Justices: Collective bargaining determines pay for putting on protective gear

January 29, 2014 By PAI

In a 9-0 decision on Jan. 27, justices said time used in taking off and putting on the gear is a bargainable subject under labor law.

Utility workers ask W. Va. officials to strictly regulate area water firm

January 29, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The Utility Workers, who represent West Virginia American Water workers, want officials to strictly regulate the water firm and keep a beady eye on its staffing levels.

Audio: Debates in the world communist movement

January 29, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On Jan. 21, another exciting People's World teleconference took place.

Dolphin slaughter stirs up wave of outrage

January 28, 2014 By Blake Skylar

Dolphin hunting is also known as drive hunting, and involves driving the animals together with boats and trapping them. It is increasingly seen as a cruel, inhumane, and entirely unnecessary practice.

Thousands jam Pennsylvania’s capital to protest union-killing bill

January 28, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Thousands jammed the streets around the State Capitol building here today to protest the latest in a sting of attempts by state Republicans to kill union rights for public workers and eventually all workers in Pennsylvania.