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Think is a national call-in radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe.

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Politics & Policy

4 reasons why labor unions love Tim Walz

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers noted that Walz, a former teacher, understands the struggles of working people.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Latest Pa. budget leaves embattled child care industry without much-needed funding to boost staffing

Low wages make it difficult for PA child care providers to hire and retain staff, which can lead to long wait lists and abrupt closures.

1 year ago

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Health

Montco’s Suburban Community Hospital transitions into a micro-hospital — triggering layoffs of registered nurses and staff

Leaders of the hospital nurses’ union say more than 20 registered nurses in ICU and surgical units have been laid off as of this week.

1 year ago

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Education

After sudden closure, Philly’s UArts shares few details in first court appearance, and laid-off employees have yet to be paid

A lawyer representing the shuttered university told the judge she didn’t have details to share, including how much money UArts has or when it can settle a final payroll.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Community

Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not

The City of Philadelphia has ordered all city workers to return to the office five days a week starting July 15.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at Philadelphia International Airport, Feb. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Judge upholds Parker’s return-to-office mandate. Philly city workers must be in person full-time starting Monday

Philly city worker union AFSCME lost a court case that would have blocked Mayor Cherelle Parker’s return to office mandate on Monday.

1 year ago

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Education

Philly public schools to host job fair for open support staff positions

The School District of Philadelphia will host a hiring event for open school-based support positions across the District.

1 year ago

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David McCormick speaks during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy

David McCormick claims he created ‘hundreds of jobs’ in Pennsylvania. Records suggest otherwise

The Republican nominee for Pa.’s U.S. Senate seat has touted his business leadership. Corporate filings show his job creation claims are inflated.

1 year ago

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A demonstrator chants while picketing in support of the National Education Association Staff Organization outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Biden cancels speech at teachers union convention in Philly after union staff goes on strike

Biden, who is fighting to save his endangered reelection effort, was still planning to travel to Pennsylvania over the weekend, his campaign said.

1 year ago

City Council hearing
Politics & Policy

City workers union files a lawsuit to stop Mayor Parker’s return-to-office mandate

AFSCME filed a lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia to halt the return-to-office policy that would require employees in the office five days a week.

1 year ago

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Construction workers work in the heat on Kensington Avenue
Weather

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

Despite increased awareness of the risks posed to human health by high temperatures, extreme heat protections have lagged.

1 year ago

Dr. Amber Higgins
Health

ChristianaCare doctors seek to ‘start healing process’ after resounding vote to form system’s first labor union

The union will include about 500 staff physicians at three hospitals in Delaware and Maryland and a stand-alone emergency center.

1 year ago

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John Dougherty
Courts & Law

Former Philadelphia labor union president sentenced to 4 years in embezzlement case

Prosecutors said Brian Burrows, former president of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and John Dougherty used union funds for personal expenses.

1 year ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

How to give and take criticism

Criticism can be hard to take. So what's the difference between constructive and destructive criticism and how can we quiet the critical voice in our head.

Air Date: June 28, 2024 12:00 pm

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Mayor Cherelle Parker (right), Local 159(b) Eric Desiderio (middle) and Michael Resnik, prisons commissioner, speak at the arbitration announcement June 17, 2024. (Tom MacDonald, WHYY)
Money

Half-staffed: More money for Philly guards as city prisons at 55% staffing level

Better pay and a temporary halt to the residency requirement could help draw new corrections officers from the suburbs.

1 year ago

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