
Employment
Why are more moms quitting their jobs?
More than 200,000 women have quit this year alone. That’s the steepest decline in four decades and washes away many of the job gains from the pandemic.
Air Date: September 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Philadelphia’s school board approves $1.5B loan, ratifies teachers union contract
Due to Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, the state “is not able to issue payments" for state or federal revenue sources, said the School District of Philadelphia’s CFO.
2 weeks ago
‘Digging in’: Union leaders strike defiant tone at Labor Day festival in South Philly
Speakers, and attendees, at the annual event warned that workers are in a vulnerable moment and need to speak out.
3 weeks ago
New work requirements for SNAP recipients take effect
People who receive food stamps have to work 20 hours a week, or prove they have a medical or caretaker exemption.
3 weeks ago
Pennsylvania House bill lays out new heat protections for workers
The bill, introduced ahead of Labor Day, would require employers to provide paid rest breaks and water when the heat index hits 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
3 weeks ago
The move from a “paramilitary mindset” to a more service-oriented model is the goal of a five-year strategic plan, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
4 weeks ago
‘I don’t need to see your belly button’: The new workplace etiquette
From loud ringtones to crop tops and reply-all emails. What pet peeves get you all riled up? Ahead of Labor Day, we talk about the dos and don'ts at the office.
Air Date: August 28, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Delaware professionals who care for adults with disabilities earn around $15 an hour, making it difficult for many to make ends meet.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:48A major solar installer in Philly is ceasing most operations amid federal tax credit rollbacks
In a letter obtained by WHYY, PosiGen’s CEO said recent rollbacks to federal tax credits made it harder for the company to secure financing.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:27Negotiations have continued for several months with both sides now going to mediation to settle pay differences.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07Mass layoffs at federal agencies have affected workers who were focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
1 month ago
Listen 4:57Mayor Parker announces new contract for Philadelphia police officers
The mayor said the agreement with the police union would cost the city $343 million over five years and would allow civilians to take over more administrative tasks.
1 month ago
Listen 1:09Officials are investigating the cause of a Pennsylvania steel plant explosion that killed 2
Allegheny County Emergency Services said a fire at the plant in Clairton started late Monday morning. Officials said they had not isolated the cause of the blast.
1 month ago
Philadelphia’s biggest overtime earners triple their base salary through working extra hours
Philadelphia city employees working long hours due to understaffing earn massive overtime wages, with some earning more than the mayor.
1 month ago
Listen 6:08The city teachers union said it is prepared to strike as the two sides continue to negotiate a new contract.
2 months ago