Employment
Nurses and other medical professionals held an informational picket at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, criticizing hospital ownership.
3 years ago
Philly Fed: Manufacturing slump lingers across the region
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s monthly survey of manufacturers found that activity in the region continued to decline for the ninth time in a row.
3 years ago
A recent survey of Philly businesses showed workers seem to be taking a stand against returning to the office full time.
3 years ago
‘We’re burned out’: Philly nurses raise concerns over hospital jobs and workplace safety
About 900 unionized registered nurses at Einstein Medical Center in North Philadelphia are in contract negotiations with parent company, Jefferson Health.
3 years ago
Philadelphia protest calls for minimum wage hike and local control on future wage increases
The goal is not only to have a $15 minimum wage, but to wrestle control for future wage increases out of state control and into local hands.
3 years ago
Teamsters Local 830 union ends 4-week strike against Liberty Coca-Cola
Liberty Coca-Cola says the new contract with union workers provides the greater benefits and wages workers were asking for.
3 years ago
The agreement, which covers 9,000 union members, was overwhelmingly approved Monday. Contract negotiations continue for thousands of other Rutgers staff.
3 years ago
Farming can be a mentally taxing job. Farmers in Delaware have some new help to manage their stress
The Delaware Farm Bureau is offering mental health support for farmers, who face challenges in the fields and making ends meet.
3 years ago
Feds fine McDonald’s franchisees with workers as young as 10
The agency said the children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m., but were not paid.
3 years ago
Democrats move pro-union amendment out of divided Pa. House
The bill would add constitutional language that state workers have “the fundamental right to organize and bargain collectively” and that no state law can interfere with it.
3 years ago
The university recently raised its doctoral stipend — right after GET-UP union cards began circulating.
3 years ago
Philadelphia is poised to cut business, city wage taxes — again
Philadelphia City Council leaders are proposing a small cut to business taxes, but a coalition of business chambers of commerce are pushing to slash taxes in the next decade.
3 years ago
Listen 1:21Hollywood writers begin strike, late-night shows to go dark
Television and movie writers soured by Hollywood’s low pay in the streaming era went on strike for the first time in 15 years on Tuesday.
3 years ago
Nearly a third of nurses nationwide say they are likely to leave the profession
A new survey found that the ongoing shortage of nurses is likely to continue for years to come.
3 years ago
The Boys’ Latin initiative follows the growing recognition that hands-on job training helps teens build a network and further future careers.
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