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Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months.
Politics & Policy

Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers

The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.

2 years ago

Rite Aid store
Community
6abc

Rite Aid pharmacy chain plans to close hundreds of stores as part of bankruptcy plan

Rite Aid, which is now based in Philadelphia, has nearly 2,100 stores nationwide.

2 years ago

Brian Nelson holding a sign at the picket line
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Three things to know about the Hollywood Writers’ tentative agreement

The leadership's vote is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. So is this a victory for the writers?

2 years ago

A closeup of a sign says ''Writers Guild of America on strike''
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios after nearly 5-month strike

Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike.

2 years ago

UAW workers picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility in Naperville, Ill., on Sept. 22, 2023. The UAW strike against Big Three automakers may not have much of an impact on car shoppers, though that could change. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
NPR
Money

How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers

Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now.

2 years ago

Flag hanging at the campus of Rutgers University
Education

Rutgers Senate approves no confidence vote against President Holloway

The no confidence vote stemmed from recent labor disputes, a spike in housing and dining costs. and Holloway’s unresponsiveness to the community.

2 years ago

A union member holds up a sign that reads
Education

‘We can’t feed our families’: Philly cafeteria workers, climate staff demand higher pay as contract deadline looms

“Cafeteria workers are just as important as the teachers,” said Local 54 member Ronnette Lark.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
UAW members striking
Community

Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis and GM are targeted

Another 5,600 additional workers joined the strike on top of the 13,000 of the 146,000 members that began the strike one week ago.

2 years ago

Erica Brown poses for a photo
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps

In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.

2 years ago

Union members showing support during a news conference at Rutgers University-New Brunswick on Mon., May 8, 2023
Education

Rutgers president could face ‘no confidence’ vote on Friday

The University Senate — which represents faculty, students and alumni — drafted a resolution saying they have lost confidence in his leadership.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
Temple University in North Philadelphia
Education
Billy Penn

No more ‘brain drain’: Philadelphia is gaining young college graduates faster than other U.S. cities

The city’s “brain drain” dilemma is now firmly in the past, per a new report from Campus Philly, which also shows strength STEM.

2 years ago

Striking UAW workers
NPR
Community

UAW’s unique strike strategy keeps Detroit Big 3 automakers guessing

The UAW's strategy of limited, targeted strikes at all three American auto companies has gained widespread support among its rank and file.

2 years ago

Mary Barra
NPR
Community

Sky-high CEO pay is in focus as workers everywhere are demanding higher wages

Workers of all stripes have chafed at the stratospheric pay of their CEO bosses for years, even decades.

2 years ago

Shawn Fain raising his fist in a crowd of people.
NPR
Community

How Shawn Fain, an unlikely and outspoken president, led the UAW to strike

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has been in that office less than six months, and already he has launched a series of targeted strikes.

2 years ago

Striking auto workers hold signs.
NPR
Money

How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy

There are several ways the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy, but it will depend on how long the strike lasts and how many plants are affected.

2 years ago

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