It has been reported that Sprinklerfitters local #692 has reached a tentative contract deal with their contractors association effectively putting an end to their strike of over one week! PhillyLabor congratulates the leadership and membership of Local #692 on a…
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In a Perfect World: Workers Rights and Why the Need for Unions Will ALWAYS Exist
A Phillylabor.com Story Worth Remembering and Re-Posting – In a perfect world there would be no need for unions. – People would treat each other with respect, fairness and dignity in the work place. – Businesses would offer employees fair…
Unions to Rally Against Mayor Nutter at National Conference of Mayors Meeting
The National Conference of Mayors Meeting is in Philadelphia on May 22nd and 23rd AFSCME District Councils #33 and #47 along with the Philadelphia AFL-CIO, the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council and other unions as well as community allies…
The Gumby Act: The Republican Plan to Bend Workers Into Pretzels
The GOP wants to force ‘flexibility’ on employees, not bosses. BY Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President A century ago, workers were a lot more “flexible” than they are now. Veritable Gumbies in the mills and mines and factories they were,…
Coalition of Labor Union Women Mourns Passing of Elinor Glenn: Founding Officer
Obituary and Tribute to Elinor Marshall Glenn March 11, 1915 – April 24, 2013 It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the death of Sister Elinor Glenn (SEIU), a founding member and original officer of the…
