– The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO has endorsed David Wecht, Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty – the first three candidates on the Democratic ballot. A fair and representative Supreme Court is our last line of defense against legislative overreach that might threaten…
Gov. Wolf Outlines His Budget, Answers Questions, And Asks For Our Help To Get The Job Done
By The PA. AFL-CIO – Governor Tom Wolf outlined the details of his budget proposal, answered questions, and asked for our help and support in getting it passed by the Legislature. He thanked President Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer Snyder and the over…
Unions urge Amtrak to put 2nd crew member in locomotives
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press – Railroad unions are urging Amtrak to put a second crew member in locomotives in the wake of a deadly derailment last week in Philadelphia. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and SMART…
How Do I Know Where to Vote (For Today’s Primary Election)?
By Joel Mathis – If you’re a longtime Philadelphian, you might already think you know where to vote — the same place you did in the last election, and the election before that. But it’s always wise to check beforehand…
Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO Endorsements in the May 19, 2015 Primary Election
– Mayor of Philadelphia: Jim Kenney City Council Districts: 1 – Mark Squilla 2 – Kenyatta Johnson 3 – Jannie Blackwell 4 – Curtis Jones Jr 5 – Darrell Clarke 6 – Bobby Henon 7 – Maria Quinones Sanchez 8…