By Randy LoBasso – Yesterday, we were all delighted to read a Bureau of Labor Statistics report which showed that Philadelphia’s unemployment rate had dropped to its lowest point since December 2008, prompting City Hall to issue a press release…
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Delegates And Guests Welcomed at 41st Constitutional Convention of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO
By The PA. AFL-CIO – President Rick Bloomingdale and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder welcomed attendees to the 41st Constitutional Convention of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Stating – We hope that you have an enjoyable and productive convention as we set the course…
Casey Pushes Key Senate Committee to Maintain Investment in Phila. Energy Project that Has Created Jobs In Region
– Consortium for Building Energy Innovation, Formally Known As Energy Efficiency Hub, Has Helped Nation’s Businesses Become Energy Efficient / Program Has Made Reforms to Increase Effectiveness, Expand Impact in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Country Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey…
Obama taking executive action to expand equal pay protections
By Laura Clawson – President Barack Obama is marking Equal Pay Day by announcing two executive orders strengthening equal pay protections at federal contractors. One of the orders will prohibit employer retaliation against workers who inquire about or share pay…
Unemployment extension deal passes in the Senate (Outlook in Congress still looks bleak)
By Molly Young – The U.S. Senate on Monday passed a bill to extend long-term unemployment benefits, more than three months after the aid expired. Senate lawmakers voted 59-38 to renew the benefits through May, and cover retroactive payments back…
