By PhillyLabor.com

Attention: Philadelphia Area Union Members and Supporters, Please Patronize The Following List of Quality and Dedicated Union and Pro-Union Businesses and Professionals and Receive preferred Services and Discounts when doing so:

Pond, Lehocky, Stern, Giordano
1.866.465.8795
30 South 17th Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@pondlehocky.com
www.pondlehocky.com/

– Premier Philadelphia Law firm specializing in Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Compensation. Long time advocates of injured worker’s and the Philadelphia union community, the firm of Pond Lehocky, Stern and Giordano is committed to representing the rights of union members and working families injured on the job and seeking social security compensation benefits.

PNC BANK
Salvatore J. Patti
215-585-5889 – 215-585-8155
Regional Headquarters, PNC Bank Center
1600 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
salvatore.patti@pnc.com
www.pnc.com

– PNC is committed to helping Unions navigate their fiscal challenges. We are proud of our long legacy of being union-friendly, and we provide financial strength, stability and experience. PNC is specially structured to serve the needs of our Union relationships. We have a dedicated team of Commercial Bankers who collaborate to deliver Treasury Management and Taft-Hartley Plan services.

David Oscar, First Vice President — Morgan Stanley
610.408.1906
899 Cassatt Rd, SUITE 100
Berwyn, PA 19312

– A Wealth Advisor team at Morgan Stanley providing personalized financial solutions to fit your business or personal needs. Services include Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Education Planning, Cash Management, Insurance, Lending Services, Business Lending and Banking.

Atalanta Sosnoff Capital, LLC
212.878.7578
101 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10178
jvs@atalantasosnoff.com
www.atalantasosnoff.com

– With a history dating back to 1981, Atalanta Sosnoff is a single strategy firm dedicated to achieving outperformance versus relevant benchmarks and peers regardless of the market environment. We are defined by our investment research, dedicated client service and high ethical standards.rnrnWe provide investment management services to Corporations, Endowments, Foundations, Taft-Hartley Funds, Governmental Entities, Major Broker/Dealers and Investment Advisory Firms, and High Net Worth Clients.

Gregory Management & Consulting Services
Wayne E. Gregory
215-498-5790
2869 Eagleville Road Audubon, PA 19403-2051
wegregory@gregorymcs.com
www.gregorymcs.com

Contracted Labor & Industry Relations Services to the Unionized Construction Industry, Multi-Employer Association Leadership, Management & Support Services
– Facilitating communication and collaboration amongst our construction employer associations, constructors, facility owners, building trades and governmental bodies with an emphasis on creating a centralized, focused community that actively promotes labor harmony, industry advancement, contractor opportunities and workforce development.

Stark & Stark
Carin A. O’Donnell, Esq.
267-907-9600 | Fax 267-9079659
777 Township Line Road, Suite 120, Yardley, PA 19067
codonnell@stark-stark.com
www.StarkInjuryGroup.com

– Carin A. O’Donnell, Esq. has a long history of representing union members and their families. Having grown up in a family of construction workers, Ms. O’Donnell understands the impact a serious injury can have on a family. She understands the construction trades and what workers face on a daily basis. Ms. O’Donnell concentrates her practice in representing workers injured in construction accidents, handling both the third party and workers’ compensation claims. She also handles other types of personal injury and wrongful death matters which occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents and slip and fall accidents.

M&T Bank
Bill Wekluk – VP Labor & Taft-Hartley Services
(610) 520-8459
bwekluk@mtb.com
www.mtb.com

– With over 50 years of experience administering labor union benefit and operating funds, M&T Bank is the expert at creating tailored solutions to meet the needs of your union, your members, and your employers. The M&T Bank Labor Union Services Team is comprised of dedicated subject matter experts who know your business and will work with you to help customize the combination of services that will best meet your goals and objectives.

Sb1 Federal Credit Union
Jason C. Greer
VP Business Development
Phone 215-569-3700 x7746 | Fax 215-569-3713
1500 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Jason.Greer@Sb1fcu.org
www.sb1fcu.org

– Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors since 1977, Sb1 is a not-for-profit credit union owned by its members. Profits are returned to the members in the form of better rates, fewer fees and convenient technologies. Sb1 is one of the largest federally insured financial cooperatives in Philadelphia. Anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Philadelphia, south of Lehigh Avenue, can utilize Sb1 products and services. For more information please visit www.sb1fcu.org. Special Offers – Sb1 Members can receive .50 APR* off any newly opened Auto, Personal, or term Home Equity loans, or an additional .50% APY* added to any new Share Certificates/IRAs and could also receive up to $125. Details apply and can be found at wwww.sb1fcu.org/earn125. *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. APY = Annual Percentage Yield.

Chimicles & Tikellis, LLP
Kevin Cauley (215) 439-9005
361 West Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, Pa 19041
kcauley@chimicles.com

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– Chimicles & Tikellis LLP (C&T) is a nationally recognized law firm that fights for its institutional clients’ rights as investors and third-party payors. Union health & welfare funds, pension funds, and annuity funds, retain C&T to recover for monies lost by the fund due to illegal activity that arises in the context of Shareholder Rights Litigation and Pharmaceutical and Health Care Litigation (including payment for defective drugs and devices, and overpayment for illegally overpriced drugs). With offices in the Philadelphia metro area and Wilmington, C&T attorneys have achieved billions of dollars in recoveries for their clients in class, shareholder derivative, and mass tort actions in courts nationwide. In addition to serving as litigation counsel, C&T also provides its institutional clients with comprehensive asset protection monitoring programs and trustee education. As a contingent-fee law firm, there is no cost to clients for these legal services.

Timothy Wade Insurance Agency
Nationwide
(215) 676-9000
Fax: (215) 676-9700
9699 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114-2614

– A full service Nationwide Insurance brokerage, Tim Wade Agency has been providing preferred services to Philadelphia area union members for over 2 decades with an array of top quality insurance products ranging from Auto and Homeowners insurance to Life and Business Insurance Products at premium rates. Contact Tim Wade Agency and get a complimentary review on your current insurance policy as well as FREE quote on updated coverage.

Shirlee Friedman Esquire, of Lipschutz and Friedman
267-256-0660 (Ask for Attorney Shirlee Friedman directly)
1800 JFK Blvd. 5th floor
Philadelphia PA 19025
shirleefriedman@lipschutzandfriedman.com
www.lipschutzandfriedman.com

– Specializes in personal injury litigation in all of Pennsylvania (including but not limited to Philadelphia and surrounding counties) and New Jersey! If you are injured in any type of accident and you are worried about loss of income, pain, mounting medical bills etc, I can help you! You may have rights that you are not aware of! Read more

Jim Stevenson: Chapman Auto Group
Commercial Account Sales Manager
Ford Lincoln Volkswagen | Chrysler Dodge Jeep | Chevrolet Nissan Mazda
9371 Roosevelt Blvd
Phildelphia, PA 19114
215-698-7000 X 249
jstevenson@chapmanautogroup.com
www.chapmanautogroup.com

– CONTACT JIM STEVENSON ABOUT CHAPMAN’S SPECIAL UNION MEMBER PURCHASE PROGRAM – Chapman Auto Group is a proud sponsor of our area local unions and consequently we have established a special union member purchase program. The program is valid on any new or used, leased or purchased car, truck or SUV offered at any of our locations.

Laffey Bucci & Kent
215.399.9255
1800-220-7600
1435 Walnut Street, 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19020
JLAFFEY@LBK-LAW.COM
www.laffeybuccikent.com

– Jeff Laffey has represented hundreds of injured construction workers from all trades, including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, cement masons, iron-workers, laborers, and operating engineers. He has often lectured to various construction trades on workplace and on the job safety matters, and has respected long-standing, close relationships with a variety of union representatives. Read more

First Choice Lending Mortgage Corp.
215.750.6190
esther@firstchoicemoney.com
www.firstchoicemoney.com

– First Choice Lending Mortgage Corp. is the premier union mortgage company. With our no points, no bank fees program we are able to save you thousands of dollars on a purchase or refinance. Our program requires no out of pocket expense, and has reduced title fees for union members and their families with good or less than perfect credit. Over the years we have worked with more than a hundred locals in many states saving their members MILLIONS of dollars in closing costs while making their financial dreams come true! We also offer special programs for individuals who do not qualify for the above program, due to poor credit or lack of income. This program is similar to the above, however there will be 1-3 points charged.

Elections USA, Inc.
Ransom Shoup, 215.538.0779, ext. 422
PO Box 427
Richlandtown, PA 18955

– Elections USA, Inc. offers customized election solutions to meet the individual needs of its diversified customers. All of our election solutions provide top-quality products, software, and experienced service to meet your organization’s election requirements. We conduct Union, Association, College/University, and Tribal elections and contract ratifications all over the world with everything from Touch Screen Voting Machines, to Paper Ballots, to Online Elections and Surveys. All election services include our Certified Election Results Report.

Source: http://phillylabor.com/business-vendors-2/

– PhillyLabor.com would like wish all union brothers, sisters, supporters and families a joy filled and Happy Easter! We particularly want to keep those who are less fortunate in our thoughts in hopes that, with our help, prosperity will come their way!

In Solidarity!

PhillyLabor.com

By Sean Kitchen

– Pew released a study examining job growth from April 2012 to April 2013, and Pennsylvania is, once again, in the basement when it comes to job creation. The Commonwealth’s bedfellows at the bottom of list include: Alabama, Alaska, Illinois, Maine, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin and Wyoming. With the exception of some states mentioned above, most of these states have been steeping in a Tea Party based world for the past four years, and Pew mentions that these job creation numbers come down to political ideology

States’ job-creation strategies largely reflected their political orientation: Republican-led states cut business taxes and red tape to give the private sector a boost, while Democratic-led states spent public money on roads, schools, hospitals and parks to create construction jobs.

So who better for this chart than Tom Corbett?

Well, Pew used Corbett’s political ideology as to why Pennsylvania and the other states suck when it comes to creating jobs.

“We, as governors, don’t create any private sector jobs,” Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, a Republican, said earlier this year. “It’s the environment we create that can either help you make jobs or make it hard for you to make jobs.”

Corbett wants the General Assembly, which is still in session, to reduce Pennsylvania’s corporate income tax from 9.99 percent to 6.99 percent by 2025 and phase out the state’s capital stock and franchise tax.

States with democratic governors have used public funds to increase their state’s job outlook. Maryland governor Martin O’Malley:

estimated that his $3.7 billion capital budget will “support and leverage nearly 43,000 jobs.” As part of the package, the state will invest $20 million a year to raise roughly $1 billion through the sale of bonds to build as many as 15 new public schools in Baltimore, where the governor was once mayor.

And Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear:

signed a package that authorizes $363.3 million in bonds for construction projects at six state universities. In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton’s “jobs proposal” would expand the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Over the next two decades, the state will add $455 million to money from the clinic and local authorities to build a new “destination medical center.” State funds will be used to demolish old buildings and construct new ones, as well as to build roads, parks and parking lots.

The article goes on to state that some republican governors have had success in creating jobs through tax cuts, but Tom Corbett hasn’t reaped that benefit. Tom Corbett has also failed to reap the economic benefits from the Marcellus Shale development. During the study, Pennsylvania only witnessed a 0.4% increase in jobs, or 21,800 jobs. Another state experiencing fossil fuel expansion is North Dakota, and they have seized a 3.7% increase in jobs, which was 15,900 jobs.

When Governor Tom Corbett starts touting his job creation bull**** this campaign season, remember that his tax cuts haven’t worked out like other states may have, he dropped the ball on the development and protection of the Marcellus Shale and he continues to ignore investing in public goods like education or higher education.

Source: http://www.ragingchickenpress.org/2014/04/16/onetermtoms-shitty-job-creation-performance-in-one-chart/

By The Philly Public Record

– “While it’s no surprise Gov. Tom Corbett’s Dept. of Education would publicly agree to any argument made by his School Reform Commission, the filing of the PDE’s amicus brief in support of the SRC’s Supreme Court petition is still outrageous,” charges PFT President Jerry Jordan.

“One of the most-ridiculous assertions made by the PDE’s brief is the SRC needs the freedom to impose working conditions in schools because of the district’s financial distress – crisis that was created by the very administration the SRC represents!

“Of course, the PDE’s argument with regard to the district’s budget deficit is utter nonsense. These rule changes won’t save the district a dime. We challenge the SRC, the district and the Corbett administration to explain how their proposed changes would benefit the district financially.

“The entire legal maneuver demonstrates either a startling hubris on the part of the SRC, the Corbett administration and the School District; or a disturbing ignorance about the real needs of our schoolchildren.”

In a reply brief filed this week, the School District of Philadelphia and School Reform Commission explained, “When the General Assembly passed the Distressed School District law, it intended to provide the School District with additional flexibility in organizing its schools to provide better opportunities for students and gave the District the necessary tools to do so. Recognizing the stakes for students and schools, the General Assembly designated the Supreme Court as the body most able to expeditiously resolve disputes concerning these matters. The School District and SRC believe it is critical that the Supreme Court resolve these issues of public importance now.” “People understand the issues at stake here are urgent,” said Dr. William R. Hite, Jr., SDP superintendent. “I have heard from parents, principals, and numerous teachers who support the changes we are making. They know how important it is for every student to have the right teacher with the right skill set, right now.”

Source: http://www.phillyrecord.com/2014/04/with-the-unions-who-damaged-phillys-schools/

BY The UFCW (PA) Wine and Spirits Council

– HARRISBURG, PA – UFCW Local 1776 President Wendell W. Young, IV urged House members to support Representative Gene DiGirolamo’s legislation to modernize the state’s Wine and Spirits Stores to increase customer convenience and generate significant new revenues for the Commonwealth.

– “The legislature has the opportunity and the responsibility to make a very valuable asset even stronger and generate up to $185 million a year in badly-needed revenue that could be used to help fund our public schools,” said Young.

“Rep. DiGirolamo’s proposal strikes a common sense balance
between customer convenience and responsible sales and distribution of wine and spirits,” Young added. “Given the looming budget deficit, now is the time to pass this legislation and send it to the governor’s desk.”

Among other provisions, Rep. DiGirolamo’s bill, introduced on Tuesday 4/14, would eliminate the 25 percent cap on amount of stores that can be open on Sunday and eliminate restrictions on hours of operation for these stores. The bill also would ease and encourage development of more stores either inside of or adjacent to grocery stores.

In addition, the bill provides for direct shipment of wine to PA consumers as well as to out-of-state consumers, and allows for consortium product buying that would enable the PLCB to secure the very best price for Pennsylvania consumers.

Young noted the legislation has bipartisan support and mirrors similar proposals that have attracted support from both parties in the Senate. The bill stands in stark contrast to risky ‘privatization lite’ plans that would ultimately destroy the PLCB.

“Privatization would put 5,000 Pennsylvanians out of work, jeopardize more than $550 million in tax revenues and profits, and create increased public health and safety risks in every community in PA,” Young said. “It makes no sense to outsource these jobs and this valuable asset to Walmart.”

Source: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Save-the-PA-Wine—Spirits-Stores–The-fight-continues.html?soid=1112575112488&aid=n9LCJGNApOA