
Employment
NPR says it’s cutting jobs by 10% as ad revenue drops
CEO John Lansing cited the erosion of advertising dollars, particularly for NPR podcasts, and the tough financial outlook for the media industry more generally.
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A group of bilingual trade schools in central Pa. gets $5 million
The Spanish-American Civic Association hopes to secure more funding in the future by demonstrating its success alleviating poverty.
3 years ago
TUGSA votes down tentative agreement with Temple University; strike continues
TUGSA has been negotiating with the administration for higher wages, better benefits and improved working conditions.
3 years ago
4-day workweek trial: Shorter hours, happier employees
A trial of a four-day workweek in Britain, billed as the world’s largest, has found that most employees are less stressed, burned out and have better work-life balance.
3 years ago
Awareness of the district’s off-site internship programs could be better, parents and teachers said — but word is starting to spread.
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The strike isn’t over until the new agreement gets ratified by union membership, the Temple University Graduate Student Union said.
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Temple, TUGSA have reached a tentative deal, university says
TUGSA had been negotiating with the administration for higher wages, better benefits and improved working conditions.
3 years ago
“We don’t know how many more politicians and leaders have to tell Temple that they’ve made a mistake here,” a TUGSA leader said.
3 years ago
Striking Temple grad students rally with state lawmakers as talks resume
The students are seeking better wages, claiming they can’t afford to eat on their current pay.
3 years ago
The university’s response has garnered widespread condemnation.
3 years ago
Philly employment programs kick off this spring to help end cycle of violence
Philly job readiness, education, and legal help programs aim to give opportunities to people with criminal records, in hopes of ending the cycle of gun violence.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs ‘temporary workers’ bill of rights’
The bill requires companies to pay temporary workers minimum wage after deductions for food and meals, improving conditions for thousands of immigrants.
3 years ago
Listen 1:19Philly Parks and Rec offering bonuses up to $1,000 in lifeguard recruitment effort
The $1,000 bonus is available for any lifeguard who submits their completed application by Apr. 15 and works throughout the summer season.
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‘Temple has left us no choice’: Group of TU teaching assistants, research assistants go on strike
Temple released a statement reading in part, "TUGSA continues to demand...benefits not available to even full-time employees."
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Latino leaders and business owners gathered at the Legislative Hall in Dover this week to oppose a measure they fear would harm their businesses.
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