By Jared Shelly, Philadelphia Business Journal and HOPE YEN, The Associated Press – The Democratic National Committee once again visited Philadelphia. DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and other arrived Wednesday morning. Here’s more: A person familiar with the convention bid…
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1/28 – Today In PhillyLabor Radio Features Councilman Bill Greenlee and Co and The Fight For Paid Sick Leave In Philadelphia
1/28 – Today’s Featured Guests on Today In PhillyLabor Radio are City Councilman Bill Greenlee, Laura Wentz, President Philly CLUW, Marianne Bellesorte, PathWays PA and the Coalition for Healthy Families and Workplaces, Kathy Black, AFSCME DC 47 & Treasurer Philly…
Answering President Obama’s Call, House Introduces Paid Sick Leave Bill for Workers
BY Kevin Solari – In his State of the Union address last week, President Obama outlined a plan to bring America in line with the rest of the industrialized world and provide paid sick and family leave for workers. Before…
Councilman ready for override if Nutter vetoes Philly sick leave bill
By Tom MacDonald – Philadelphia City Council will again take up the issue of paid sick leave for workers at a hearing Tuesday. And, after several go-rounds, the bill’s sponsor isn’t willing the water the legislation down any further. Mayor…
Important Judicial Decision Upholds The Rights Of School Teachers And Employees
– Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Rules That School Reform Commission (SRC) Cannot Cancel Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) Contract By The PA. AFL-CIO – In a significant judicial victory for organized labor, the Commonwealth Court, on Thursday, January 23, affirmed a…
