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A WGA support sign rests near SAG-AFTRA members picketing outside Warner Bros. Studio as the actors strike continues on September 26, 2023 in Burbank, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Writers union votes to ratify contract, ending one of Hollywood’s longest strikes

The deal delivers salary increases to writers, along with boosts to their health and pension funds, and the establishment of guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence.

2 months ago

Claudia Goldin speaks to a reporter on the phone in her home in Cambridge, Mass. after learning that she received the Nobel Prize in Economics, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.
NPR
Community

Economics Nobel Prize goes to Claudia Goldin, an expert on women at work

Goldin has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics for her research on women in the labor market. She studies the causes of the persistent pay gap between men and women.

2 months ago

Philip Korshak holds up a bagel in one of his signature social media posts. The shop was the only independent cafe in Philly so far working under a ratified Local 80 union contract
Community
Billy Penn

What the Korshak Bagels shutdown means for Philly’s indie cafe union movement

The demise of the popular South Philadelphia shop was a blow to Local 80, but organizers are bullish on its future.

2 months ago

Frontline health care workers hold a demonstration outside Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
NPR
Health

75,000 Kaiser nurses, pharmacists and other workers have walked off the job

In the largest health care strike in U.S. history, over 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente hospitals and medical facilities across the U.S. walked off the job on Wednesday.

2 months ago

Studio 2

Jerks at Work, Phillies in the Playoffs, Science of Fall Foliage

When faced with bad bosses and toxic co-workers, what to do? "Jerks at Work" author Tessa West joins us. Plus, Phillies are back in the playoffs for the second straight year.

Air Date: October 3, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:53
SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, center, and SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, center right speak alongside SAG-AFTRA members during a press conference announcing a strike by The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists on Thursday, July, 13, 2023, in Los Angeles.
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

The Hollywood writers strike is over, but the actors strike could drag on. Here’s why

The actors union represents many types of performers — actors, dancers, stunt people — each with specific needs that need to be addressed.

2 months ago

A close-up of Nicole Hunt, speaking at a podium.
Education

School District of Philadelphia cafeteria workers and climate staff reach tentative deal to avert strike

The agreement, reached late Thursday night, prevented 1,900 workers from voting to strike after their contract was set to expire Sept. 30.

2 months ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Making the Workplace More Welcoming

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are facing a backlash. What is the best way combat bias and stereotypes and make the workplace more cohesive.

Air Date: September 29, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:46
President Joe Biden joins striking United Auto Workers on the picket line
Politics & Policy

Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history

Labor historians say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents.

2 months ago

Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months.
Politics & Policy

Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers

The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.

2 months ago

Rite Aid store
Community
6abc

Rite Aid pharmacy chain plans to close hundreds of stores as part of bankruptcy plan

Rite Aid, which is now based in Philadelphia, has nearly 2,100 stores nationwide.

2 months ago

Brian Nelson holding a sign at the picket line
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Three things to know about the Hollywood Writers’ tentative agreement

The leadership's vote is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. So is this a victory for the writers?

2 months ago

A closeup of a sign says ''Writers Guild of America on strike''
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios after nearly 5-month strike

Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike.

2 months ago

UAW workers picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility in Naperville, Ill., on Sept. 22, 2023. The UAW strike against Big Three automakers may not have much of an impact on car shoppers, though that could change. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
NPR
Money

How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers

Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now.

2 months ago

Flag hanging at the campus of Rutgers University
Education

Rutgers Senate approves no confidence vote against President Holloway

The no confidence vote stemmed from recent labor disputes, a spike in housing and dining costs. and Holloway’s unresponsiveness to the community.

2 months ago

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