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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

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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

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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

Starbucks store
Courts & Law
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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

Philadelphia police cadets
Community

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 University campus
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

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

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Education

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 4:07
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The Pulse
Science

Why 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
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Studio 2

‘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

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Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Harris 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

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