Survey underscores significant economic concerns among voters, reveals consistent favorable support for a series of specific policy proposals PHILADELPHIA – April 23, 2015 – As the Philadelphia Democratic primary election enters its final month, a new poll commissioned by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees…
Pa. schools are the nation’s most inequitable. The new governor wants to fix that.
By Emma Brown – PHILADELPHIA — At Martin Luther King High, a hulking half-full school here, there aren’t enough textbooks to go around. If teachers want to make a photocopy, they have to buy paper themselves. Though an overwhelming majority…
Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO Voter Contact Program
By The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO – Philadelphia AFL-CIO Canvas Schedule * Canvasses on SATURDAYS begin at 10:00AM * Canvasses on SUNDAYS begin at 1:00PM – CANVASSING from Sprinklerfitters Local 692 at14002 McNulty Rd in Northeast Philadelphia: SATURDAY APRIL 25TH SUNDAY…
Be Ready To Take Action On Paycheck Deception, Pensions And Privatization Bills
By The PA. AFL-CIO – From the beginning of this legislative session, attacks on unions instead of policies that invest in jobs, raising wages, and economic growth have been the focus of those extreme conservatives in the legislature. This week…
Make a Call to Stop Fast Track (NOW)!
By The PA. AFL-CIO – Congress just introduced a Fast Track bill that will allow massive trade deals to be negotiated behind closed doors. If Fast Track passes, it would virtually guarantee the passage of trade deals that will ship…