By Richard Kline, President, Union Label and Service Trades Department (AFL-CIO) – The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) threatens more than American jobs, its full impact could undermine the quality of life for all Americans. This free trade agreement, if signed…
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Phila. Firefighters Union Demands Prosecution of Building Owners in Deadly 2012 Fire
By Pat Loeb – PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia firefighters’ union is asking district attorney Seth Williams to reconsider his decision not to pursue criminal charges in relation to the fire that caused the death of two firemen in 2012…
Philly apathy helped elect Corbett governor
By Daniel Denvir – In his State of the Union address last Tuesday, President Obama touched on a number of issues critical to Philadelphians, particularly the plight of the poor and downwardly-mobile middle class. But with Republicans likely to hold…
5 Questions: Can Labor Unions Survive in Pennsylvania? Rick Bloomingdale of AFL-CIO warns against anti-union legislation.
By Joel Mathis – A labor war is brewing in Pennsylvania. Bills are circulating in Harrisburg that would ban the state from deducting union dues from the checks of public employees. Supporters say it would empower workers by making it…
Philly Democrats preempt Corbett budget by outlining priorities….calling for focus on education, Medicaid expansion, human services, jobs, and a minimum wage increase.
By Randy LoBasso – On Thursday morning, Philadelphia’s delegation to the Pennsylvania Senate spoke about their budget proposals for the next fiscal year, calling for a $300 million increase in education funding. Just 23 percent of voters believe Gov. Tom…
