By the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO – In a bizarre press conference yesterday, that drew quick condemnation from leaders in both parties, Tom Corbett announced that he had signed the budget, while issuing line-item vetoes of approximately 72 million in spending….
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Historic National Education Association Elections: AFSCME congratulates new leaders, all women of color.
By Olivia Sandbothe – The National Education Association made history this 4th of July when delegates at its annual assembly voted in new leaders, making it the first major union headed by three women of color. Lily Eskelsen García, former…
Dignified Jobs and Decent Wages: The Next 50 Years of Civil Rights and Economic Justice
By Maryam Adamu – This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Years of organizing and civil disobedience culminated in a seminal piece of legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, and…
For Schools, “A Vortex of Political Hell” Forget a grand bargain. Now, even the half-measure of a cigarette tax is in danger.
PhillyLabor Point of Info: It is not often that we concur with a comment made by Mayor Nutter, but in the below article by Patrick Kerkstra for PhillyMag.com, we are eye to eye on this one! “A Vortex of Political…
Philly cigarette tax for schools stalled in legislative pingpong match
By Kevin McCorry – The passage of the Philadelphia cigarette tax hit a major setback Tuesday. The Pennsylvania Senate approved the tax, but added provisions as part of an omnibus package that will yet again need the blessing of the…
