PhillyLabor.com would like to thank DC-9/Graphics Communications Union 14-M President, Kurt Freeman and Graphics Communications Union 16-N, President, Joe Inemer for being the featured guest speakers at our Philly Labor Meet and Greet Event last Wednesday. Both Joe and Kurt…
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Plan would expand Sunday booze sales in Pa., but keep the LCB in control (and save thousands of jobs in the process)
By Jeff Frantz – There’s a new proposal to modernize — not privatize — Pennsylvania’s state store system, with the aim of putting more money in the state coffers. State Rep. Gene DiGirolamo, R-Bucks County, announced his plan Thursday in…
Why IBEW 98 Bus. Mgr. John Dougherty wants subway extended to Navy Yard
By Peter Van Allen – One of the advocates of extending the Broad Street Subway into the Navy Yard says he’s gotten assurances from the elected officials that there would be support — and money — for the project. John…
How to Thank Philadelphia Principals for Their Pay Cut? Let Them Do Their Jobs.
And five reasons we should all be grateful. By Gene Marks – This week, and by an overwhelming 83% margin, the union representing Philadelphia’s high school principals agreed to enormous pay cuts, a 10-month work year, and to contribute more…
Postal Service to reduce workforce by 10,000
By ANDY MEDICI – The Postal Service plans to shrink its workforce by 10,000 positions in fiscal 2015, according to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe. The reductions will be entirely through attrition — there will be no buy-outs or reductions in…
