– 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….
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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…
Robert Reich: 10 ways to close the inequality gap
The former secretary of labor on American society’s single greatest obstacle — and what we can do about it – Some inequality of income and wealth is inevitable, if not necessary. If an economy is to function well, people need…
May 15, 2014: Philly Fast Food Strike and Rally
– Join striking fast food workers from stores across Philadelphia as they join the GLOBAL movement to get $15/hr and a union. Philly will have its first ever fast food walkout! McDonald’s, Burger King, Popeye’s, Subway, KFC, Wendy’s, Dunkin’ Donuts,…
