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Community

Quiet quitting, real quitting, unionizing — what else are American workers up to?

How we work, when we work, how much we work – it's all shifting on a scale not seen in decades.

3 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Born of one garbage strike and shaped by another, Philly has one of the oldest municipal workers unions in the country

With over 9,000 current members, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees District Council 33 is one of the largest unions in Philly.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. labor advocates push for changes aimed at bolstering working conditions ahead of Labor Day

Workplace safety and wage law changes, both perennial issues, are top of mind ahead of the Labor Day weekend.

3 years ago

Gov. Wolf speaks at a podium surrounded by elected officials and others.
Community

Workers at 14 Pennsylvania nursing homes go on strike

Workers from 14 Pennsylvania nursing homes went on strike Friday after marathon contract negotiations failed to produce a deal.

3 years ago

Gov. Wolf speaks at a podium surrounded by elected officials and others.
Health
Spotlight PA

Thousands of Pa. nursing home workers may strike despite $600M for care in state budget

Workers for two for-profit companies fear the bulk of the money won’t be used to alleviate longer working hours, expanded job responsibilities, and more.

3 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia Museum of Art union hold up signs at a protest pushing for a fair contract.
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers union authorizes strike

Twenty-two months into contract negotiations, the new art museum union has formally accused management of unfair labor practices and voted to authorize a strike.

3 years ago

Students at Cherry Hill High School East staged a sit-in Monday morning in support of teacher Timothy Locke.
Education

New Jersey school staff shortage is making teacher vacancies worse

A shortage of support staff is exacerbating a continual teacher shortage in the Garden State.

3 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Days before school starts, Philly district reaches deal to avert possible strike

The union representing bus drivers and building cleaners was poised to strike, but instead secured “historic” pay increases.

3 years ago

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Education

Delaware school districts work to address bus driver shortage

School districts in Delaware appear to be better managing the nationwide school bus driver shortage that plagued lots of schools last year.

3 years ago

Sheri Cole is The Wardrobe's executive director. (The Wardrobe)
Community

Philly’s The Wardrobe is holding an event for newcomers, including immigrants and refugees

The Executive Director of The Wardrobe says clothes are the underpinning that helps a lot of people think differently about themselves.

3 years ago

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Radio Times

Workplace surveillance: how your boss is spying on you

More companies are using surveillance software to track employees' work in the office and at home, monitoring keystrokes, mouse clicks and utilizing the webcam.

Air Date: August 24, 2022 10:00 am

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Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philly school district outlines recruitment and retention plan

The district has about 97.4% of its teaching jobs filled for the new school year, according to the most recent data released by district officials.

3 years ago

A resident is pictured using a wheelchair inside a nursing home.
Health

COVID caregivers in Camden County are eligible to receive $1,000 bonus checks

The Camden County Care Grant stems from federal relief funds and is targeted at those who care for the elderly, children, or adults with disabilities.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Bernie Sanders is rallying for workers’ rights in Philly amid new, growing labor movement

Sen. Sanders says the “time is now for working people to stand up” against corporate greed.

3 years ago

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Education

School District of Philadelphia workers vote to strike one week before school begins

The district's maintenance, custodial, and transportation employees voted on Saturday to authorize a strike, as contract negotiations with the district have stalled.

3 years ago

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