Employment
75,000 Kaiser nurses, pharmacists and other workers have walked off the job
In the largest health care strike in U.S. history, over 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente hospitals and medical facilities across the U.S. walked off the job on Wednesday.
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Jerks at Work, Phillies in the Playoffs, Science of Fall Foliage
When faced with bad bosses and toxic co-workers, what to do? "Jerks at Work" author Tessa West joins us. Plus, Phillies are back in the playoffs for the second straight year.
Air Date: October 3, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:53The Hollywood writers strike is over, but the actors strike could drag on. Here’s why
The actors union represents many types of performers — actors, dancers, stunt people — each with specific needs that need to be addressed.
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The agreement, reached late Thursday night, prevented 1,900 workers from voting to strike after their contract was set to expire Sept. 30.
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Making the Workplace More Welcoming
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are facing a backlash. What is the best way combat bias and stereotypes and make the workplace more cohesive.
Air Date: September 29, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:46Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history
Labor historians say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents.
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Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers
The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
3 years ago
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.
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“Cafeteria workers are just as important as the teachers,” said Local 54 member Ronnette Lark.
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Listen 1:05Strikes 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.
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‘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.
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