By Jeff Gammage – Sixteen days after voting down a similar offer, journalists and other Newspaper Guild members at the Inquirer, the Daily News, and Philly.com overwhelmingly approved a three-year contract that promises better health insurance but ends seniority protections…
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Tonight’s Guests Ed Mooney, VP. CWA District 2-13, Al Schmidt, Phila. City Commissioner and Wayne miller, Business Manager, Sprinkler Fitter’s Local 692 Produced by Jakib Media, PR by Keel Communications Sponsored By Weinerman Pain and Wellness Click Below to Listen…
Butkovitz picks up AFL-CIO endorsement in controller’s race
By Tricia L. Nadolny The Philadelphia Council of the AFL-CIO endorsed City Controller Alan Butkovitz Thursday in his reelection bid. Butkovitz is being challenged in the Democratic primary by Rebecca Rhynhart, who resigned as Mayor Kenney’s budget director in December.Pat…
Pa. Senate approves $15 million for struggling unemployment system
By Karen Langley HARRISBURG — The Senate on Wednesday took a step that proponents hope will restore jobs to the state’s unemployment compensation system and cut down on long waits for jobless workers seeking benefits. By a 39-8 margin, the…
30th Annual All-Star Labor Classic on Sunday, April 9th at 10:30 am at Philadelphia University
From John J. Dougherty, Business Manager, IBEW Local #98 – Dear Friends, I’m excited to invite you to attend the 30th Annual All-Star Labor Classic on Sunday, April 9th at 10:30 am at Philadelphia University (4100 Henry Avenue). I’ll be playing…
