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SCOTUS to rule on whether retirees can get health benefits for life

November 14, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Can retirees get lifetime health care benefits under a union contract? That question hit the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 10.

Miners’ families welcome indictment of Massey Energy CEO Blankenship

November 14, 2014 By John Raby

A federal grand jury indicted the former Massey Energy CEO on numerous counts of conspiracy in the Apr. 2010 underground explosion that killed 29 men.

Southern town government refuses to remove Confederate flag

November 12, 2014 By Art Cook

A local museum's request to remove a Confederate flag was rejected by the City Council in a poor, struggling former textile town.

Louise Koszalka dies at 100

November 12, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Louise (Jones) Ferragut Koszalka, May 12, 1914, to Oct. 31, 2014, passed away peacefully at home with her family.

Veterans Day sonnet: “Anthem for Doomed Youth”

November 10, 2014 By Wilfred Owen

What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?