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Trial and justice delayed for Blankenship, the coal criminal

February 13, 2015 By John Milam

In the world of capitalism, King Coal, and the law, things don't always go as the people might expect.

GOP drafting bill to let asbestos manufacturers off the hook

February 12, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

"Had these companies shared the information they knew about the dangers of asbestos, countless lives would have been saved."

Longshore union calls employer port shutdown “bad for U.S. economy”

February 12, 2015 By Marilyn Bechtel

The union has repeatedly emphasized it is committed to reaching a new agreement as quickly as possible, and says only a few issues remain to be negotiated.

Women truck drivers seek mentors for new advocacy campaign

February 11, 2015 By Special to People’s World

RWIT is seeking women who have recently worked in training carriers or who have been trainers in the past to get involved as virtual mentors.

Illinois GOP governor rolls out right-wing anti-union agenda

February 11, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

New Illinois GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner yanked union rights to collect dues or fees from thousands of home health caregivers in the state.