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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., departs a news conference, joined by Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, left, and Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, after they discussed President Joe Biden for his policies at the Mexican border during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Politics & Policy

The House approves a short-term extension to avoid a shutdown. Senators are up next to vote

The Senate is expected to vote on the bill later in the day. The short-term extension is the fourth in recent months.

2 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters at 440 N. Broad St. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philadelphia school district reaches deal with teachers union

The union, which represents 13,000 teachers, counselors, nurses, secretaries and other school workers across 216 district schools, agreed to a one-year contract extension.

2 years ago

Philadelphia's Navy Yard launched an autonomous vehicle shuttle bus service on February 27, 2024.
Community
Billy Penn

As autonomous bus launches at Navy Yard, drivers’ union pushes back

As SEPTA workers look ahead to contract negotiations this fall, they’re considering language secured in an Ohio contract that would let the union veto the use of AVs.

2 years ago

A Macy's department store is in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
NPR
Community

Why Macy’s is closing 150 department stores

The new CEO is culling "underproductive" locations, while opening more upscale Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury stores. Here's what's happening with the chain.

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy
6abc

Philadelphia mayor orders city’s senior officials to return to offices full time

The mayor's office eventually wants all 25,000 city employees back in the office but has not laid out a timeline.

2 years ago

A cleaning cart beside the door of a hotelroom.
Community

N.J. labor officials are working to educate large hotel and motel owners about the state’s panic device law designed to protect housekeepers

Hotels that violate the law can be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 for the first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations.

2 years ago

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Ernest Garrett, then-president of AFSCME District Council 33, which represents Philadelphia city workers, praised City Council's Turn the Key affordable housing program at an event in April 2022.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly union leader ousted, accused of spending more than $1 million in union funds without board approval

Ernest Garrett denied any misconduct as president of AFSCME District Council 33

2 years ago

Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Health

Delaware seeks to change state health care benefits to fill an unfunded $8.4 billion liability

Delaware’s health care benefits have run deficits for years. The state spends about $2 billion on health care annually.

2 years ago

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Alistair Johnston of Nashville SC is issued a yellow card during the second half of a match against FC Cincinnati at Nissan Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Nashville.
NPR
Community

MLS will open its season this week with replacement referees after labor talks falter

On Saturday, nearly 96% of Professional Soccer Referees Association members voted against a bargaining agreement put forward by the Professional Referee Organization.

2 years ago

Students working with the global consulting business Aon through the Philadelphia Apprentice Network and Summer Search Philadelphia pose for a photo.
Education

A consulting company recruiting Philly apprentices is offering $44K plus free community college

For the third year in a row, a global professional services business wants to hire and train high school graduates in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

A Lyft logo is installed on a Lyft driver's car next to an Uber sticker
Money

Thousands of U.S. Uber and Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strikes

"When one worker rises up," said a spokesperson for Justice for App Workers, "it brings courage to another workers."

2 years ago

A close-up of a vehicle charging with an electric charger.
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly launches training program to grow and diversify electric vehicle workforce

A pre-apprenticeship program will aim to help people become electricians focused on electric vehicle chargers.

2 years ago

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Pa. Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Most Pa. workers can’t take paid leave to care for sick loved ones. State law could change that

A coalition of women is trying to get paid family medical leave on the books in Pennsylvania, which would expand sick time benefits for all workers.

2 years ago

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File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Family Leave Act change could expand job protection for workers at small companies

On Monday, the Assembly passed a measure expanding current law to include job protections for workers who take family leave at smaller businesses.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro renews push to raise Pa.’s minimum wage: ‘It’s a shanda’

The minimum wage in Pennsylvania has remained at $7.25 an hour for the past 15 years, while Delaware and New Jersey are on track to hit $15 an hour.

2 years ago

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