By Sam Stein and Arthur Delaney – David Torian is an Ivy League-educated lawyer and a onetime chief of staff to then-Rep. Michael McNulty (D-N.Y.). He has 23 years of experience in congressional and government relations, witnessed and practiced politics…
All I Want This Holiday Season Are My Voting Rights
By Christine Pelosi – As we gather for the holidays, we remember the empty chairs at far too many holiday tables: for servicemembers killed overseas, children slain by gun violence, and loved ones lost to AIDS, cancer and other diseases…
L&I releases new permit requirements for contractors
PBJ Staff – Contractors in Philadelphia now have new rules to comply with. Starting January 1, contractors in the city of Philadelphia will have some new rules to comply with. The Department of Licenses and Inspections is now requiring contractors…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays From PhillyLabor.com
To the Philadelphia Area Union Community, As we embark on this Holiday season, let us be thankful for the things we have, those who have forged the way to make them possible and for the will and determination to continue…
Petition To Tell Congress: Re-authorize Federal Unemployment Benefits
Federal unemployment benefits are scheduled to expire the week after Christmas. Letting these benefits expire would kick people when they are already down. It’s bad for our economy and the wrong move. Congress needs to invest more in job creation,…