Employment
SEIU workers stage massive rally in Philly as cleaners fight for better wages
Members of the Service Employees International Union from the New York area filled buses in support of their Philly counterparts.
3 years ago
When and why workers are ‘cyberloafing’ on the job
Whether they're working in the office or remotely, many people spend time on their phones or online for non-work activities. But is it necessarily a bad thing?
3 years ago
Listen 6:42Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration
The cost of salaries and benefits are projected to rise by more than 20%.
3 years ago
Philly unions rally to show solidarity for actors, writers, and others striking against the studios
The City Hall rally was part of a nationwide effort to garner support for the work stoppage.
3 years ago
Philly has hundreds of city job vacancies. Kenney joins union leaders to call for applicants
From 911 operators and water department employees to sanitation workers and airport employees, the city is desperately seeking workers.
3 years ago
Union for Philadelphia Orchestra musicians authorize strike if talks break down
Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians said Sunday that 95% of voting members approved the strike authorization a day earlier.
3 years ago
New Jersey shutters 27 Boston Market restaurants over unpaid wages, related worker issues
There were citations for unpaid or late payment of wages, hindering the investigation, failure to pay minimum wage, records violations, and failure to pay earned sick leave.
3 years ago
Starbucks ordered to pay extra $2.7M to Pa. employee who said she was fired for being white
The ruling comes after a Camden jury ordered the coffee giant to pay Shannon Phillips $25.6 million in settlement money.
3 years ago
Advertising pays off: Philly police recruitment shows big increase
The advertising campaign to bring in more police recruits is designed to fill a big hole in the number of officers in the department.
3 years ago
Temple to begin contract negotiations with faculty union TAUP
TAUP represents a total of 2,350 full and part-time faculty members, librarians, and academic professionals at 13 out of 17 Temple schools and colleges.
3 years ago
Philly gene therapy companies tap into city’s workforce training program for lab techs
The city's Commerce Department enables CCP students to earn $15 an hour during a cell and gene therapy industry lab technician certificate program.
3 years ago
Listen 4:07Why trade jobs like plumbing are safe from A.I. — for now
At the dawn of what some are calling a fourth industrial revolution powered by artificial intelligence, what are the limitations when it comes to fixing a pipe?
3 years ago
Listen 9:53‘Congratulations, The Best Is Over!’ with R. Eric Thomas, Good Economic News?
The economy is on the upswing. We'll break down the latest on inflation, interest rates and more. Then, the hilarious new essay collection from writer R. Eric Thomas.
Air Date: August 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Harris says new rule means ‘thousands of dollars’ for workers on federal construction projects
Harris' office says 1 million construction workers with jobs on $200 billion worth of federally supported projects will benefit.
3 years ago
In Philadelphia, a city with one of the highest concentrations of Black residents in the U.S., the proportion of Black teachers has been sliding.
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