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…
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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…
Dispatches From Wisconsin: “We Thought This Could Never Happen Here”
By The PA. AFL-CIO – For the Wisconsin labor movement, March marks a bitter anniversary. Three years ago, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Act 10, stripping most of the state’s public employee unions of their ability to collectively bargain. For…
