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Good Karma Cafe
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Good Karma Cafe baristas vote against Workers United union in rare reversal

The Philadelphia Joint Board of Workers United lost some members after Good Karma Cafe baristas voted to decertify the union.

3 years ago

United Auto Workers Members March In Detroit Labor Day Parade
NPR
Community

Here’s where things stand just before the UAW and Big 3 automakers’ contract deadline

The union is prepared to strike. Auto companies say they're still waiting for counteroffers. And so far, there's no deal in sight.

3 years ago

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NPR
Community

As federal workers are ordered back to their offices, pockets of resistance remain

Even with COVID once again on the rise, the push for more in-person work has taken on a more urgent tone.

3 years ago

UAW members march on Labor Day
Community

UAW’s clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

A potential strike by 146,000 UAW members comes against the backdrop of increasingly emboldened U.S. unions of all kinds.

3 years ago

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NPR
Community

4 things to know on Labor Day — from the Hot Labor Summer to the Hollywood strikes

This Labor Day, one thing's for sure: Organized labor is on the move.

3 years ago

Workers marching in parade
Community

Biden joins thousands of workers for the 36th annual tri-state Labor Day festival in Philadelphia

Over 5,000 people attended Philadelphia's 36th annual Labor Day festival. President Joe Biden kicked off the celebrations and emphasized the importance of workers' rights.

3 years ago

Strike in LOVE Park
Community
Billy Penn

Philly was an epicenter for ‘Hot Labor Summer,’ with thousands on strike, in rallies and at the negotiating table

Philadelphia also has a rare union decertification effort underway.

3 years ago

Coffee cup from Good Karma Cafe sitting on a table.
Community

Philly’s Good Karma Cafe Workers United union may dissolve

More than a year after Good Karma Cafe workers voted for a union, there’s still no contract so there’s a new election that may kick out Workers United.

3 years ago

Union members and supporters marching in the street
Community

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

A woman is happily using her cell phone while working remotely at home (Big Stock/ViShark).
The Pulse
Science

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 6:42
Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Big 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

SAG-AFTRA rally at city hall
Arts & Entertainment

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

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

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

File photo: Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform. (Chris Lee for Philadelphia Orchestra)
Arts & Entertainment

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

Stop work order sign hanging on a door
Courts & Law

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

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