– By Peter Dobrin, Culture Writer – The Fabulous Philadelphians are on strike. Friday night, a crowd of about 1,000 sat in Verizon Hall waiting for the orchestra to appear for the scheduled start of the Opening Night Gala. But…
Harry Reid, citing Atlantic City casino worker, calls Donald Trump a racist
By Amber Phillips, The Washington Post – Here’s what the Senate minority leader said on the Senate floor Monday afternoon, according to a C-SPAN transcript: “Virtually every time Donald Trump says or does something discriminatory — and that’s often —…
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale Testifies on Lack of Safety Standards for Public Sector Workers
By The Pa. AFL-CIO – Today, Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale testified before the PA House Labor and Industry Committee in support of House Bill 1082, the Jake Schwab Worker’s Protection Bill. The bill, introduced by Representative Patrick Harkins, extends…
Through Union Ties: Remembering Peter Ortale on 9/11
– Today, and every year on September 11th, as we remember and pray for all of the victims and the families who lost loved ones on 911, It is my privilege to share a personal tribute to an old classmate…
Labor Day Events Across Pennsylvania, Pick One and Enjoy Labor Day With Union Labor
By The Pa. AFL-CIO Labor Day is a day to honor working people and the contributions we make to our country. As we celebrate this weekend with our families and friends, we must keep in mind that there are many…