
Employment
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Listen 5:59Workplace 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
Listen 49:30Philly 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
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
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
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