July 12, 2012|By Jane M. Von Bergen and INQUIRER STAFF WRITE – When the Democrats announced their decision last year to hold their national convention in Charlotte, N.C., union electricians heard the news at their annual convention. They were stunned…
Do Unions Have a PR Problem?
Attention: Philadelphia area union community, I’m 47 years old and I’ve lived in Philadelphia my entire life. My father, Ironworkers Local 401 Business Manager Joseph J. Dougherty, has been a union member since I was a small child and a…
Hospital workers union reaches deal with Jefferson, averting strike
By Julie Shaw — Daily News Staff Writer — Philadelphia Daily News — A STRIKE was averted Sunday morning when the union representing hundreds of employees — from nurses to housekeepers to clerical workers — reached a tentative settlement with…
PhillyLabor.com Introduces the Ordinary Angels Foundation
PhillyLabor.com Introduces the Ordinary Angels Foundation to celebrate, amongst others, men and women of Labor who have made a difference in the lives of others. PhillyLabor.com is excited to introduce the Ordinary Angels Foundation, a newly formed organization that was…
Wine & Spirits Stores Poll
Wine & Spirits Stores Poll: Please take a minute to vote “no” in the latest poll and help send a clear message that we want to preserve jobs and revenue for PA, not find excuses to privatize. http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq_ed_board/LCB-judge-Nice-work-if-you-can-get-it.html?ref=facebook.com From Philly.com