– Phillylabor.com is excited to announce that it has signed a deal to host a brand new ground breaking talk radio show debuting on April 16, 2014 called “Today in Philly Labor,” a weekly 2-hour drive time talk radio program…
Local artists to throw ‘Happy Trash Day’ party for sanitation workers
by jkruger – Jenny Drumgool is Philly’s own version of Don Quixote, maybe with a dash of Andy Warhol. But instead of tilting at windmills, the local artist throws spontaneous parties for the city’s trash collectors—balloons and all—both as a…
Sunoco promises to stop violating law about job applicants and criminal records
By Holly Otterbein – A group of public interest attorneys in Pennsylvania say they have reached a settlement with Sunoco after it violated a little-known law that limits the criminal records that employers can consider while hiring. Pennsylvania bars employers…
West Chester teachers union agree on new contract
WEST CHESTER, Pa. – March 28, 2014 (WPVI) — Teachers and other educational professionals in West Chester have finally reached a contract deal with the school district after more than a year and a half of negotiations. Union members approved…
“Give America A Raise” Bus Tour Visits PA., Boosting Awareness And Support For Raising The Minimum Wage
By the PA. AFL-CIO – President Obama has made clear his goal to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour – but so far, Tea Party opposition and dis-proven talking points seem to have killed the momentum for this…