Employment
Farming can be a mentally taxing job. Farmers in Delaware have some new help to manage their stress
The Delaware Farm Bureau is offering mental health support for farmers, who face challenges in the fields and making ends meet.
12 months ago
Feds fine McDonald’s franchisees with workers as young as 10
The agency said the children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m., but were not paid.
12 months ago
Democrats move pro-union amendment out of divided Pa. House
The bill would add constitutional language that state workers have “the fundamental right to organize and bargain collectively” and that no state law can interfere with it.
12 months ago
The university recently raised its doctoral stipend — right after GET-UP union cards began circulating.
12 months ago
Philadelphia is poised to cut business, city wage taxes — again
Philadelphia City Council leaders are proposing a small cut to business taxes, but a coalition of business chambers of commerce are pushing to slash taxes in the next decade.
12 months ago
Listen 1:21Hollywood writers begin strike, late-night shows to go dark
Television and movie writers soured by Hollywood’s low pay in the streaming era went on strike for the first time in 15 years on Tuesday.
12 months ago
Nearly a third of nurses nationwide say they are likely to leave the profession
A new survey found that the ongoing shortage of nurses is likely to continue for years to come.
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The Boys’ Latin initiative follows the growing recognition that hands-on job training helps teens build a network and further future careers.
12 months ago
Writers Guild of America goes on strike
Members of the Writers Guild of America are asking for a larger piece of the streaming platforms' pie.
12 months ago
New Jersey migrant workers demand unemployment benefits and health care during May Day rally
Undocumented immigrants aren’t eligible for unemployment or for most public health care programs, despite paying taxes.
12 months ago
3 unions at Rutgers University have reached tentative agreements
The agreements, which include raises and job protections, covers educators, researchers, and clinicians through June 2026.
12 months ago
The Pa. legislature seems to have met a tax break it dislikes: one for teachers, nurses, and cops
Lawmakers have passed millions of dollars worth of corporate tax credits in recent years, but Republicans say they’re wary of Gv. Shapiro’s plan to offer a new one to workers.
12 months ago
ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in February that the company would reduce 7,000 jobs either through not filling positions or layoffs.
12 months ago
Lyft is the latest tech company to cut jobs
"Lyft will 'significantly reduce' its staff as part of a company-wide restructuring", said on friday by CEO David Risher.
12 months ago
Camden activists rally for better job opportunities in the state’s poorest major city
City data published in February reveals an overwhelming majority of employees at the city’s 30 biggest employers commute from other places.
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