
Employment
Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history
Labor historians say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents.
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Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers
The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.
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Rite Aid pharmacy chain plans to close hundreds of stores as part of bankruptcy plan
Rite Aid, which is now based in Philadelphia, has nearly 2,100 stores nationwide.
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Three things to know about the Hollywood Writers’ tentative agreement
The leadership's vote is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. So is this a victory for the writers?
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Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios after nearly 5-month strike
Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike.
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How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers
Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now.
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Rutgers Senate approves no confidence vote against President Holloway
The no confidence vote stemmed from recent labor disputes, a spike in housing and dining costs. and Holloway’s unresponsiveness to the community.
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“Cafeteria workers are just as important as the teachers,” said Local 54 member Ronnette Lark.
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Listen 1:05Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis and GM are targeted
Another 5,600 additional workers joined the strike on top of the 13,000 of the 146,000 members that began the strike one week ago.
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‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps
In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.
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Rutgers president could face ‘no confidence’ vote on Friday
The University Senate — which represents faculty, students and alumni — drafted a resolution saying they have lost confidence in his leadership.
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Listen 1:01No more ‘brain drain’: Philadelphia is gaining young college graduates faster than other U.S. cities
The city’s “brain drain” dilemma is now firmly in the past, per a new report from Campus Philly, which also shows strength STEM.
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UAW’s unique strike strategy keeps Detroit Big 3 automakers guessing
The UAW's strategy of limited, targeted strikes at all three American auto companies has gained widespread support among its rank and file.
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Sky-high CEO pay is in focus as workers everywhere are demanding higher wages
Workers of all stripes have chafed at the stratospheric pay of their CEO bosses for years, even decades.
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How Shawn Fain, an unlikely and outspoken president, led the UAW to strike
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has been in that office less than six months, and already he has launched a series of targeted strikes.
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