By Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO President, Patrick J. Eiding – Labor Day has been an institution in the United States of America since Congress first recognized it as a Federal Holiday in 1894. It represents a time for socializing at barbeques…
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This Labor Day let us remember workers caring for loved ones at home
By JoAnne Ruden – It’s fitting that we have a day like Labor Day to honor workers for their contributions to our nation’s strength and prosperity. First celebrated in 1882 by a labor union, and declared a legal holiday by…
Reminder: 26th Annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade and Family Celebration
By The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO – The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO’s 26th annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade and Family Celebration will take place on Monday, September 2nd, 2013. Participants will gather at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 union hall (1301…
PhillyLabor.com announces Business to Labor networking program; bringing business and professional services providers together with organized labor
PhillyLabor.com announces Business to Labor networking program; bringing business and professional services providers together with organized labor Unionized workers and the unions who represent them are a target market for the providers of a wide range of goods and services….
Injured Workers Advocacy Program (IWAP) Introduces Financial Gap Assistance Program for Injured Workers
In an effort to help alleviate the financial hardship workers face when injured on the job, the Injured Workers’ Advocacy Program (IWAP) is introducing the ground-breaking financial Gap Assistance Benefit for injured workers. “Part of our mission,” noted Joe Dougherty,…
