By Mike DeNardo PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia principals tonight heard about the serious givebacks included in their tentative contract agreement with the financially-struggling school district (See Previous Story). The deal calls for principals to be paid as 10-month instead of…
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Darrell Clarke Sets May 20th Special Election For Open Philadelphia Council Seat; Ed Neilson Early Frontrunner
By The Philly Public Record – In time to make it an interesting race, Council President Darrell Clarke has issued a writ of election to fill the seat vacated by Councilman at Large Bill Green whose appointment by Gov. Tom…
FOP 5 President John McNesby is Featured Speaker at Tonight’s PhillyLabor Meet and Greet Event
PhillyLabor.com Welcomes FOP #5 president John McNesby as the guest Speaker at Tonight’s (3/5) Meet and Greet Event to be held at District council 21 Painters and Allied Trades Union Hall. – One of the highest profile union leaders in…
Senator Bob Casey urges state lawmakers to sidestep anti-union bill
By The Associated Press (Washington) — Pennsylvania’s senior U.S. senator is urging Republican leaders of the state legislature not to move forward on a bill that would make it harder for labor unions to collect dues and political action contributions…
PGW sale means higher gas bills, says advocacy group
By Jared Shelly – Philadelphians are in for a big hike in their gas bills after the sale of Philadelphia Gas Works to UIL Holdings Corp. for $1.86 billion, an advocacy group is warning. Food & Water Watch warns that…
