Employment
Little progress reported as negotiations between SEPTA and transit police union continue
FOTP Lodge #109, which represents SEPTA’s 178 patrol officers, says officers have worked without a contract for the last seven months.
2 years ago
Reported child labor violations surge in Pa., but Philly teens often need to work
The citations for Philadelphia businesses were mostly minor. Some say an unwieldy tracking system contributes to confusion.
2 years ago
SEPTA Transit Police set to strike if deal is not reached
Transit police have been working without a contract for the last seven months, and say the main issue is pay.
2 years ago
GM autoworkers approve new contract, securing wage increases
Long-time workers should see pay rise by about 33%, while some newer workers and temps will see their pay more than double. Ford and Stellantis workers are still voting.
2 years ago
‘Red Cup Rebellion’: Thousands of Starbucks workers expected to go on 1-day strike
Philly Workers United posted on social media Wednesday night that the baristas at the Penn Medicine store initiated the strike at other local unionized stores.
2 years ago
Philly police to get 5% raise as part of one-year contract extension
The extension gives the incoming Parker administration an opportunity to sort out its finances while they figure out a new proposal to give to an arbitrator.
2 years ago
N.J. apprenticeship programs are creating new opportunities for job seekers and businesses
Many N.J. residents are expanding job opportunities through participation in apprenticeship programs.
2 years ago
Listen 1:04UAW workers at major Ford and GM truck plants vote ‘no’ on record contract deals
While the overall tallies so far favor the deals, a majority voted no at two major truck plants.
2 years ago
Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights
The three-year contract agreement next goes to a vote from the union's members.
2 years ago
Actors and studios make a deal to end Hollywood strikes
SAG-AFTRA workers have been on strike since July, when they joined screenwriters on strike. If the performers approve their new deal, Hollywood may soon come back to life.
2 years ago
Los empresarios del norte de Filadelfia afirman que los jóvenes no están preparados para trabajar
Filadelfia es una ciudad de barrios. En lugar de quedarse en lo general, esta serie de noticias profundiza en tres temas con los prop ...
2 years ago
SEPTA police union threatens strike
Transit police union leaders say the SEPTA department is losing officers to other departments in the city where they can get better pay.
2 years ago
Hundreds of workers at AC Electric go on strike amid contract negotiations
AC Electric says they have a contingency plan ready and say service will not be impacted.
2 years ago
أصحاب الأعمال في شمال فيلادلفيا يقولون إن شباب فيلاديلفيا غير مستعدين لسوق العمل.
يشير أصحاب الأعمال الصغيرة إلى نقص الدعم لجيل العمال القادم في المدينة، مع مخاوف من نظام التعليم العام وقلة فرص التدريب المهني.
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