By Lee Fang – The Nation – The Commonwealth Foundation, a right-wing think tank in Harrisburg, is plotting to go after public sector employee unions. In a letter from Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) on behalf of the Foundation, the think…
OVERTAXED and UNDER PERFORMING CITY by John J. Dougherty
Letter by John J. Dougherty talking about Philadelphia’s overtaxed businesses and residents, our mayor’s lack of leadership, and a desperate need for change to ensure the survival of our city. By John J. Dougherty What happened to the Michael Nutter…
Voter ID Trial Concludes: Read The Detailed Summary Here
By The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO – Yesterday, closing arguments were heard from attorneys in the Commonwealth Court fight surrounding the State’s Voter ID law. The two and a half week trial put a new spotlight on the significant challenges that the…
PhillyLabor.com Website Back Online As Techinical Issues are Resolved
Attention: Philadelphia Area Labor Community, We are happy to inform everyone that, as you can see, our PhillyLabor.com website is back up online. We apologize for any inconvenience but our host service provider was having technical difficulties due to upgrades…
Strike Ends at Pennsylvania Convention Center as Agreement is Reached
After agreeing on a one-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement, a 2.5 percent pay increase for one year and a one-year extension of the customer-satisfaction agreement with the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, striking trade unions at the PA. Convention…