
Employment
President Biden to visit Philadelphia on Tuesday, speaking at AFL-CIO convention
The convention brings 57 unions together to debate, vote on resolutions and chart the course for the labor movement's future.
2 weeks ago
Philly expands summer activities to help young people stay busy in creative ways
From camp experiences to extended hours at PAL locations, city officials are looking to provide a creative outlet for Philly young people this summer.
2 weeks ago
Legislative effort to rehire retired Philly police officers is on ice
Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration could take action on its own, but it’s unclear if or when that might happen.
2 weeks ago
Suburban Community Hospital nurses protest against Prime Healthcare denying health care bills
Nurses at Suburban Community Hospital say they are concerned about staffing shortages, pay inequalities, and unpaid health care benefits.
3 weeks ago
A big 32-hour workweek test is underway. Supporters think it could help productivity
A pilot in the U.K. is testing a theory about work. Can people in various industries remain as productive if they just work 32 hours a week with the same pay as 40 hours?
3 weeks ago
The idea of working in the office, all day, every day? No thanks, say workers
Working from home isn't possible in many jobs, but in companies where it is, the return to office has become a point of tension between workers and their bosses.
3 weeks ago
Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging
A slowdown in online shopping prompts Amazon to rethink the space it has, including a facility it’s closing in South Jersey.
3 weeks ago
Bellmawr Amazon workers walk off the job in protest of facility transfers
Workers say they were told most of them would be transferred to Amazon’s West Deptford facility, but many are being sent to facilities much further away.
4 weeks ago
Philly needs 60 more lifeguards to open most pools this summer
They’ve raised pay, knocked on doors, and even started a TikTok account to recruit more lifeguards, but Philly pools are still running short on staff.
4 weeks ago
U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
Led by Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, American women long have pressed for gender equity.
1 month ago
Philly’s University of the Arts workers form second union in two years
Professional and non-professional staff voted to form a bargaining unit. Two years ago the UArts teaching faculty unionized its own unit.
1 month ago
For these young trainees, careers in solar look like Philly’s future
While Pa. primary candidates continue to support fossil fuels in the name of jobs, some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar industry.
2 months ago
Listen 4:24Child care workers rally at City Hall in Philly for raises during one-day strike
Child care workers say they deserve better pay so workers don’t leave the vital profession for fast-food jobs that are paying more money.
2 months ago
N.J. offshore wind developer Orsted inks deal to use all union labor
N.J. offshore wind developer commits to all union labor. Building trades will develop apprenticeship programs to include women, people of color and the formerly incarcerated.
2 months ago
Workers grapple with new stresses as they return to office
As more companies mandate a return to the office, workers must readjust to pre-pandemic rituals like long commutes, juggling child care and interacting with colleagues.
2 months ago