
Employment
Starbucks says employees getting new benefits, but not at stores that are unionizing
On an investor call, Schultz said Starbucks was investing $1 billion to raise wages, enhance benefits and modernize stores. But unionized stores won't get some of that.
2 months ago
Amazon workers in NYC reject union in a reversal of fortune
Amazon warehouse workers overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. Amazon unionization.
2 months ago
Starbucks workers drive nationwide surge in union organizing
Starbucks workers have driven a surge in union election petitions filed with the National Labor Relations Board.
2 months ago
Amazon, union face off in a rematch election in New York
Amazon and the nascent group that successfully organized the company’s first-ever U.S. union drive are headed for a rematch Monday.
2 months ago
Handful of unvaxxed Philly police officers without exemption to be placed on leave, possibly fired
An arbitration panel in February decided that officers had to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or get a religious or medical exemption.
2 months ago
NLRB sues Starbucks for retaliating against 3 workers involved in unionizing
Federal officials asked the court to have the employees reinstated. At least 28 Starbucks stores across the country have voted to form a union.
2 months ago
Could Pa. finally extend OSHA protections to public school teachers and trash collectors?
For years, Pa. lawmakers have tried and failed to extend the safety protections to state and city workers. A state-backed study could chart a path.
2 months ago
Better ventilation would create a healthier workplace — but companies have to invest
The research is clear that air exchange and filtration curb COVID's spread, but upgrading systems is expensive, and there is little federal authority over indoor air quality.
2 months ago
‘Great victory for the people’: Delaware becomes 11th state to pass paid family and medical leave
Starting in 2026, new parents can get 12 weeks of paid leave. Workers can also get six weeks to deal with a serious health issue or to care for a relative.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4.9%
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a point in March to 4.9%, another indication the state's jobs picture continues to strengthen.
2 months ago
There are plenty of jobs in Logan Township, the problem is getting to them
With companies based in Gloucester County looking for workers, township officials are trying to improve transportation to connect people to work.
2 months ago
Listen 3:24Vice President Kamala Harris offers union support in Philadelphia visit
Hundreds of union workers came out to hear the Vice President talk about worker protections and the value of organized labor during a Philadelphia visit.
2 months ago
Etsy sellers protest fees by halting their sales for a week
Some vendors on Etsy say they are halting sales of their items on the site for a week to protest a hike in the fees the crafts e-commerce marketplace charges them.
2 months ago
N.J. Department of Education partners with Rowan to recruit more men of color as teachers
Studies suggest Black students perform better in school when they have at least one Black teacher.
3 months ago
El impulso cultural de trabajar duro, ayudar a su familia y salir adelante a veces entra en conflicto con el cuidado de sí mismo.
3 months ago