By Kevin McCorry – There may not be three more yawn-inducing words in the English language than: “public employee pensions.” But considering the $53 billion dollars worth of state employee pension debt currently saddling the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, those words…
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Jim Kenney Wins Democratic Primary For Mayor of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former longtime Philadelphia councilman with strong union backing is poised to become the city’s next mayor after winning a six-way Democratic primary. Jim Kenney captured the nomination despite a pro-charter school group spending nearly $7 million…
From the PA. AFL-CIO – Vote Today: Justice Easy As 1-2-3
– The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO has endorsed David Wecht, Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty – the first three candidates on the Democratic ballot. A fair and representative Supreme Court is our last line of defense against legislative overreach that might threaten…
Gov. Wolf Outlines His Budget, Answers Questions, And Asks For Our Help To Get The Job Done
By The PA. AFL-CIO – Governor Tom Wolf outlined the details of his budget proposal, answered questions, and asked for our help and support in getting it passed by the Legislature. He thanked President Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer Snyder and the over…
Unions urge Amtrak to put 2nd crew member in locomotives
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press – Railroad unions are urging Amtrak to put a second crew member in locomotives in the wake of a deadly derailment last week in Philadelphia. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and SMART…
