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Connecticut child care providers voting on their first union contract

January 29, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

Home child care workers in Connecticut are poised to win their first union contract, with a vote count scheduled for Feb. 14.

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.

Our daughters deserve better than 77 percent of a man’s pay

January 27, 2014 By Matt Murray

There is no denying that in spite of our best efforts, women continue to be discriminated against in the workplace.