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Altoona rally backs locked-out utility workers

February 5, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The show of support heartened the members of Utility Workers Local 102, who have manned a constant picket line.

Unions jump into the controversy over Keystone pipeline

February 5, 2014 By John Wojcik And Marc Brodine

Environmental activists, among them many union members, are escalating their protests against approval of the pipeline.

Major Duke Energy ash spill turns Dan River gray

February 5, 2014 By Art Cook

Duke Energy and local officials assure residents that the water is fine. End of subject. But the crisis isn't over.

Subversive words that Mr. Seeger sang

February 5, 2014 By Dave Elsila

I was 16 years old when I first heard Pete Seeger at a concert in Detroit.

Today in black history: First black quarterback inducted into NFL Hall of Fame

February 4, 2014 By Special to People’s World

He won five Grey Cups, and is notable for helping to erase the prejudice within the world of sports that black quarterbacks could not succeed in professional football.