health care

Home care workers file for largest union election in Minnesota history

July 17, 2014 By Barb Kucera

Pay is so low that many caregivers qualify for food stamps, don’t get paid sick leave or health or retirement benefits.

Elizabeth Warren stumps for Tennant in West Virginia

July 15, 2014 By John Case

Ms. Tennant is in a tight race with outgoing Republican Congresswoman Shelly Moore Capito for the seat. The race could be a decisive one in this year's national battle for control of the U.S. Senate.

Nurses give qualified support to Sanders-McCain VA proposal

June 10, 2014 By Special to People’s World

"While Congress has spent billions on wars and conflicts over the past few years, not enough has been spent to care for service members returning from them."

High point of the week: House votes to end medical pot crackdowns

May 30, 2014 By Combined Sources

The somewhat surprising 219-189 vote came as the House debated a bill funding the Justice Department's budget. The measure now heads to the Democratic Senate.

Who is to blame for the crisis at the VA?

May 22, 2014 By PW Editorial

U.S. Senate Republicans blocked legislation 11 weeks ago that would have expanded federal health care and education programs for veterans.