
Employment
After 17 days, the Art Museum director acknowledges striking workers
Sasha Suda started as PMA director the day the workers went on strike. Both sides hope to resolve a first contract when the new Matisse show opens.
3 years ago
‘Bill of rights’ for temporary workers back in play after Murphy’s veto
The measure would require temporary work agencies to provide contracted temporary workers with pertinent information such as job location, terms, and compensation.
3 years ago
Art Museum workers continue strike into second week
No negotiations have taken place since the newly unionized Philadelphia Museum of Art workers began an ongoing strike on September 26.
3 years ago
Unionized nurses, technicians and others at Temple University Hospital are calling for better security and safety measures to protect staff and patients.
3 years ago
Listen 4:04Starbucks workers have unionized at record speed; many fear retaliation now
More than 300 Starbucks stores have held union elections in less than a year, a remarkable feat. But now workers blame union busting by Starbucks for a slowdown.
3 years ago
This congressional staff became the first in U.S. history to form a union
The Congressional Workers Union announced on Monday via Twitter that the office of Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., won its union election — the first one to do so on the Hill.
3 years ago
No ‘overnight’ solutions: How Pa. leaders plan to solve state’s teacher shortage
More than 100 educators, advocates, and policymakers assembled Thursday in Harrisburg to discuss the scope of Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage and possible solutions.
3 years ago
Listen 6:00Philadelphia Museum of Art workers strike, again
The union says management has stalled in negotiations for a first contract.
3 years ago
Two union groups affiliated with Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals are in negotiations with hospital leadership for new three-year contracts.
3 years ago
Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes bill eliminating ‘unnecessary’ teaching certification
The prerequisite, called edTPA, is unpopular among many teaching candidates, with some calling it cumbersome and redundant.
3 years ago
Philadelphia unveils ‘21st Century’ workforce initiative at three high schools
The 21st Century Schools Model will focus on the entertainment, development, and transportation industries.
3 years ago
Averted railway strike underscores fragile state of supply chains in Pennsylvania
If a deal hadn't been reached, Pennsylvania’s energy, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors would have been especially hard hit.
3 years ago
Nearly 200 employees walk off job at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Members of the union said they plan on returning to work over the weekend with the goal to resume negotiations next week.
3 years ago
Union workers at Philadelphia Museum of Art plan one-day strike
After 22 months of negotiations with art museum management, PMA union workers are taking action with a one-day strike.
3 years ago
One union rejects deal days ahead of rail strike deadline
A strike would intensify snarls in the nation’s supply chain that have contributed to rising prices.
3 years ago