– Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder congratulate the winners of the primary elections and to all of those candidates who campaigned on issues important to the working families of Pennsylvania. “Regardless of the party affiliation we…
Labor Candidates Fair Well in PA. Primary Election
Below are the results of races involving local candidates supported by statewide and Philadelphia area labor unions: US House CD 1 – Robert A. Brady (D) – Uncontested CD 2 – Chaka Fattah (D) Uncontested CD 13- Brendan Boyle 40.56%…
Reminder To Give Philadelphia Airport Workers A Raise – Question #1 on May 20 Election Ballot
– Philadelphia International Airport is expanding and the airlines are making record profits. Yet nearly 2,000 Philadelphia airport workers live in deep poverty, making as little as $7.25/hour. One out of five subcontracted airport workers reported going hungry last year….
Remember To Vote In The Primary Election On Tuesday, May 20th
By The PA. AFL-CIO – As this primary season comes to a close, we would like to remind all of our brothers and sisters of the importance of voting in every election. It is our right as American Citizens, and…
Take Action! Corbett & Co. Plan New Pension Attack!
By The PA. AFL-CIO – In the past month, workers like you sent thousands of letters to state representatives, opposing Gov. Corbett’s latest attack on public workers’ pensions. But Corbett’s ally, Rep. Mike Tobash, isn’t listening. He’s pushing hard to…