Associated Press – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ vote on a cigarette tax that would provide funding for Philadelphia schools has gone up in smoke. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ vote on a cigarette tax that would provide funding for…
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Upcoming Labor Leader Schedule On Today In PhillyLabor Radio (August 2014)
Friends of Labor, – Please See The Upcoming Labor Leader Schedule For Today In Phillylabor Radio For August 2014. Tune In Every Wednesday at 6pm to WWDB 860-AM and See What all the Talk Is About! In Solidarity, Joe Dougherty…
Destroy your Staple’s Credit Card! The Boycott is Not Over!
By The PA. AFL-CIO – Dean Showers, President of USW Local 6996, took scissors to his Staples credit card at the PA AFL-CIO Community Services Institute last week to emphasize that the Staples Boycott is not over and won’t end…
Around The USA: Labor board orders L.A. Council to rescind pension cuts for workers
By David Zahniser – A five-member panel that handles labor complaints at Los Angeles City Hall handed a stinging defeat to the city’s political leaders on Monday, voting to strike down Los Angeles’ bid to rein in retirement costs for…
Congressman Wants To Give You The Right To Sue Union Busters
By Dave Jamieson – If your boss tramples on your right to organize in the workplace, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) believes you should be able to sue for damages in federal court. He plans to introduce a bill in Congress…
