By The Associated Press (Washington) — Pennsylvania’s senior U.S. senator is urging Republican leaders of the state legislature not to move forward on a bill that would make it harder for labor unions to collect dues and political action contributions…
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PGW sale means higher gas bills, says advocacy group
By Jared Shelly – Philadelphians are in for a big hike in their gas bills after the sale of Philadelphia Gas Works to UIL Holdings Corp. for $1.86 billion, an advocacy group is warning. Food & Water Watch warns that…
AFSCME DC 33 Members To Rally On Thursday For Fair Contract
AFSCME DC 33 is calling on all of their members and supporters to join together with their leadership at a rally called “RALLY FOR OUR FUTURE” this coming Thursday during Mayor Nutter’s budget address at City Hall. The purpose for…
Are unions necessary? Short answer: Yes.
By Michael Hiltzik – The question is posed by an exchange launched by Evan Soltas at Bloomberg View, and answered by Michael Wasser of the workers rights organization Jobs for Justice. Soltas has defended himself against Wasser’s response, so this…
Editorial From The Rank & File: ‘Paycheck’ Bill Is Union-Busting Law
By Bill Jones – I’ve been a corrections officer at Lancaster County Prison for 24 years. I’ve been attacked by inmates. I’ve had urine and feces thrown at me by inmates. I have to be tested for HIV regularly. Every…
