By IATSE 8, BUSINESS MANAGER, Mike Barnes: – “The opening of Live Nation’s Filmore Philadelphia is the culmination of an amazing journey for the Philadelphia Club Stagehands and proud members of IATSE Local 8. The process started with a successful…
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Councilman questioned over claiming union endorsement he doesn’t have
By Tom MacDonald – A Philadelphia City Councilman is scratching his head over an endorsement — or lack thereof — by two municipal labor unions. Councilman David Oh says the police and firefighters unions both endorsed him during the primary,…
Pope Week – Plan Your Work Travels – Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of #popeinphilly changes
By Neema Roshania – By now it’s all a whirlwind. When do I need a special ticket to ride SEPTA again? When do I have to get my car off the street? What days will my garbage be collected? Here’s…
Pope Francis, The Labor Movement’s Best Friend!
By The Philly Public Record (Reprinted from CNN) – Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in history to address Congress. It’s worth paying close attention to a Pope who reminds us that honoring the dignity of work is a…
Radnor teachers end moratorium on writing college recommendations
By Laura Benshoff – Last week, Radnor, Pennsylvania, teachers working without a contract said they would refrain from writing college recommendation letters until October. That move sent a shock wave through Radnor High School’s senior class, who wrote to the…
