Employment

Philadelphian James Eley found his spark again after securing a microgrant to help achieve his goals.

Ahead of the Philadelphia Auto Show, the latest trends in the car industry, from safety to wild technology. Plus, new help for gig workers and Dr. Paul Offit talks measles.

Philadelphia's famous Mütter Museum of medical history started a national controversy in 2023 by removing all online exhibits and videos.

The starting salary is $61,888, plus a $2,000 signing bonus.

While that's great news for the almost 10 million workers affected, 20 other states still pay minimum-wage workers the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.

Both hospitals are owned by California-based Prime Healthcare. Unionized registered nurses will strike through Dec. 26.

Economists forecast that the Philly region will see a “soft landing” instead of an abrupt halt to business in the new year.

Councilmember Kendra Brooks, organizers, and workers say the proposal is needed to strengthen enforcement of the city’s existing labor laws.

Officials now say the tentative agreement will go to both the FOTP and the SEPTA Board for approval.

Members of the UAW union disrupted a meeting of a state Assembly committee that had been scheduled to take a preliminary vote on a bill to ban smoking in the casinos.

Delaware's 'Tuition Incentive Program' aims to alleviate nurse shortages by offering financial support for CNA training and workforce development.

There’s pressure from a new union inside Jefferson Health for higher worker wages during a period where the umbrella organization is trying to narrow its operating losses.

In November, FOTP rejected an offer from SETPA that would’ve increased wages by 13% over three years and included a $3,000 signing bonus.

Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol are in contract negotiations with parent company, Prime Healthcare.

Many casino workers have been pushing for three years to close a loophole in the state's public smoking law that specifically exempts casinos from a ban.