BY Cole Stangler – From the debt-ceiling showdown to the “fiscal cliff” to the government shutdown of 2013, self-induced budget crises have become something of a hallmark of today’s Congress. In keeping with that tradition, Washington is now rapidly approaching…
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Another student dies after falling sick at Philly school with no nurse on duty (PhillyLabor.com Editorial Follows Story)
By Daniel Denvir – A first-grade student died today after falling ill at Jackson Elementary School in South Philadelphia, where no school nurse was on duty. Philadelphia schools have suffered dramatic staffing cuts to nurses and other positions in recent…
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Congratulates The Winners Of The Primary Elections And Thanks To All Of Those Candidates Who Campaigned In Support Of Good Jobs And Expanding Our Middle Class
– 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….
