By Francis Hilario – The Democratic Party has chosen Philadelphia to host its 2016 national convention. “In addition to their commitment to a seamless and safe convention, Philadelphia’s deep rooted place in American history provides a perfect setting for this…
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Wolf proposes 5 percent tax on gas drillers to fund education
By Katie Colaneri – Governor Tom Wolf made good on a campaign promise Wednesday and proposed a severance tax on natural gas drilling. Speaking in an elementary school classroom in Thorndale, Chester County, Wolf said the “lion’s share” of the…
What you need to do to get a reasonable accommodation for your disability
By Julie Foster – Note: This information does not constitute legal advice. The law is constantly changing and application of the ADA depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Consult an attorney when faced with legal issues. – The…
Largest oil workers strike in decades expands
By Laura Clawson – The oil workers strike widened over the weekend, with 1,400 workers at two BP refineries in Indiana and Ohio walking out: The first nationwide strike by oil refinery workers since 1980, the addition of BP’s Whiting,…
This week in the war on workers: Oil workers strike continues
By Laura Clawson – The United Steelworkers have rejected the latest offer from Shell for a contract covering oil refinery workers, saying that this offer contains “minimal movement” from earlier ones. About 4,000 workers are on strike in California, Kentucky,…
