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Murphy vows to fulfill campaign promise of $15 minimum wage in N.J.
Assembly speaker says lawmakers are formulating a bill to raise the minimum wage, but they haven’t worked out all the specifics.
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In year of labor pains and gains, Philly union members march
One union grew with hundreds of newly organized workers at Philadelphia International Airport, while high court ruling diminished other ranks.
7 years ago
Do sustainable certifications for coffee really help coffee growers?
"Really, any kind of commodity – not just coffee – in sustainability certifications is a black box of effects and outcomes."
7 years ago
Rutgers poll: Most see improved economy, but say rich benefit at workers expense
Of those surveyed, 57 percent consider the federal government’s handling of the job situation fair or poor.
7 years ago
No NAFTA deal: Canada-U.S. talks to resume next week
After days of intense negotiations, the U.S. and Canada failed to agree on a deal.
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Trump lifts steel quota Toomey said could hurt Shell’s ethane cracker
For months, piping destined for Shell Chemical’s Petrochemical complex in Beaver County sat in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
7 years ago
Jersey Shore retailers hoping for a big Labor Day weekend after a rainy summer
The rainy summer has put a damper on sales for the Jersey Shore giving beach towns even more reasons to build up their off-season attract ...
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Study: Sea level rise already hurting coastal real estate prices
Homes exposed to rising seas are selling for about seven percent less than similar properties.
7 years ago
U.S.-Canada trade talks continue in bid to fix NAFTA
The White House said a deal with Canada had to be reached by Friday, when it would send the Mexico agreement to Congress for a 90-day review required by law.
7 years ago
Emailing on your commute? That’s work, a new study says
"If travel time were to count as work time, there would be many social and economic impacts."
7 years ago
Pa. begins audit of Temple University
State officials intend to review everything from tuition rates to the accuracy of academic statistics.
7 years ago
Rejecting outright sale of the company, Campbell Soup will sell off fresh food division
Campbell Soup is not going up for sale, despite a flurry of speculation to the contrary.
7 years ago
Listen 2:05N.J. may use taxpayer dollars to stabilize horse racing tracks
The measure would provide $20 million from the state’s general fund to increase the purse money at horse racing tracks in the state.
7 years ago
South Philly Turf Club in line to be one of first sports-betting operations in Pa.
The parent company of Parx Casino of Bensalem has put down a $10 million deposit to cover sports betting at its Bucks County location and the Turf Club.
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