The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO has endorsed the following candidates in the November 2015 general election: Mayor Jim Kenney City Council At-Large Blondell Reynolds-Brown – D Helen Gym – D William K. Greenlee – D Allan Domb – D Derek S….
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A Union” For McDonald’s Workers Takes Big Step Forward With Decision By National Labor Relations Board
By The Pa. AFL-CIO – A major victory for fast food workers in forming unions at McDonalds, Burger King and other franchises took a big step forward yesterday with a landmark decision by the National Labor Relations Board in a…
Chester Upland can’t pay its teachers (Because of budget gridlock in Harrisburg) — but they’re working anyway; Union votes to stay on the job without pay and put students first
By Laura Benshoff – Teachers union president Michele Paulick said she received some unwelcome news at the Chester Upland School District teacher convocation this week. “Our superintendent, Gregory Shannon, read a letter from our receiver, Francis Barnes, that informed the…
Pennsylvania Launches Online Voter Registration To Increase Efficiency And Offer Convenience
By The PA. AFL-CIO – Thank you Governor Wolf for bringing Pennsylvania’s voter registration into the the 21st century. Online voter registration became a reality for Pennsylvania voters this week. The online registration application, hosted by the Department of State,…
Casino union: ‘Last chance’ for Icahn to avoid strike at Taj Mahal
By ASSOCIATED PRESS – Atlantic City’s main casino workers union said Tuesday it has given billionaire Carl Icahn “one last chance” to avoid a strike at the Taj Mahal casino by reinstating employee health and pension benefits. Local 54 of…
