By Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools (PCAPS) – In a few days, the children of Philadelphia are supposed to go back to the classroom. Unfortunately many of them will return to schools with no arts, no music, no counselors,…
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City Workers Take Their Fight to the Airwaves for a Better Philadelphia for ALL
– Philadelphia, PA – A 60-second spot airing on radio stations beginning today argues that Mayor Michael Nutter continues to balance the city’s budget on the backs of children and working families. The spot is sponsored by the American Federation…
Sen. Tartaglione bill would raise Pennsylvania minimum wage
by Randy LoBasso – Philadelphia State Sen. Christine Tartaglione recently announced plans to introduce a bill which would raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $9 per hour. Tartaglione, who represents parts of North and Northeast Philadelphia, joined with the Restaurant Opportunities…
Happy Labor Day From Your Friends at Phillylabor.com
“Remembering and Honoring” those pioneers, past and present, who have dedicated their lives to fighting the fight for fair working conditions, standards and living wages for working families and the middle class in America! The Struggle Continues and So do…
Labor Day Represents Our Continued Fight, Not A Victory
By Walter Wise (Iron Workers General President) – Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894, pre-dating the founding of our own International Association. It was a time of brutal working conditions: 6-12s the standard workweek; child labor; no holidays,…
