By The Philly Public Record – The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 5, 2013 General Municipal Election is Monday, Oct. 7, 2013. We need everyone’s assistance in Philadelphia to spread this word. The Philadelphia City Commissioners…

5 Things You Should Consider When You See Scabby the Rat In Front of A Job Site
By PhillyLabor.com – Too many times people pass by a job site and see our old friend “Scabby The Rat” sitting out front accompanied by union workers picketing/demonstrating and holding signs and they automatically create a stereotype that the union…
Plumbers Business Manager, John Kane, Candidate For PA. State Senate Seat, Introduces Platform
By PhillyLabor.com – Plumber’s Local #690, Business Manager, John I. Kane, a Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senator in the 26th Senatorial District which includes parts of Chester and Delaware Counties, who was recently endorsed by The Philadelphia Building Trades Council…
Fire Fighters Union Plans Protest Against Mayor and Fire Commisioner for Demoting 14 Previously Promoted Fire Fighters
The Philadelphia Fire Fighters’ and Paramedics’ Union has planned a demonstration to express dissatisfaction with the actions of Commissioner Ayers and Mayor Michael Nutter for demoting 14 Fire Fighters who were previously promoted. The city has once again elected to…
Anti-Prevailing Wage Bill (HB1538) To Be Brought Up For Vote
By The PA. AFL-CIO – Protect The Middle Class, Oppose HB 1538 – Middle class wages have been sinking in Pennsylvania for too long, but some lawmakers seem to think they aren’t sinking fast enough! Rep. Miller has introduced HB…