Employment
SEPTA boosts police pay to $62,000 in an effort to improve safety and officer retention
The move is one of many designed to improve safety on the SEPTA system which will see spending on safety efforts increase by 50%.
3 years ago
Some employers are demanding remote workers return to the office but a majority want to stay at home. Lessons from remote and in-person work this hour.
Air Date: June 15, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:30In Philly speech to AFL-CIO, Biden decries D.C. gridlock and urges Pa. to elect Fetterman
Biden told the labor leaders there is “no bigger, stronger voice for working people” than Fetterman, whose election could give Dems control of the Senate.
4 years ago
Amazon seeks to overturn historic Staten Island union victory at labor hearing
A hearing is underway to consider whether the Amazon Labor Union's historic union victory on Staten Island should stand — or whether a re-do election is warranted.
4 years ago
President Biden to visit Philadelphia on Tuesday, speaking at AFL-CIO convention
The convention brings 57 unions together to debate, vote on resolutions and chart the course for the labor movement's future.
4 years ago
Philly expands summer activities to help young people stay busy in creative ways
From camp experiences to extended hours at PAL locations, city officials are looking to provide a creative outlet for Philly young people this summer.
4 years ago
Legislative effort to rehire retired Philly police officers is on ice
Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration could take action on its own, but it’s unclear if or when that might happen.
4 years ago
Suburban Community Hospital nurses protest against Prime Healthcare denying health care bills
Nurses at Suburban Community Hospital say they are concerned about staffing shortages, pay inequalities, and unpaid health care benefits.
4 years ago
A big 32-hour workweek test is underway. Supporters think it could help productivity
A pilot in the U.K. is testing a theory about work. Can people in various industries remain as productive if they just work 32 hours a week with the same pay as 40 hours?
4 years ago
The idea of working in the office, all day, every day? No thanks, say workers
Working from home isn't possible in many jobs, but in companies where it is, the return to office has become a point of tension between workers and their bosses.
4 years ago
Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging
A slowdown in online shopping prompts Amazon to rethink the space it has, including a facility it’s closing in South Jersey.
4 years ago
Bellmawr Amazon workers walk off the job in protest of facility transfers
Workers say they were told most of them would be transferred to Amazon’s West Deptford facility, but many are being sent to facilities much further away.
4 years ago
Philly needs 60 more lifeguards to open most pools this summer
They’ve raised pay, knocked on doors, and even started a TikTok account to recruit more lifeguards, but Philly pools are still running short on staff.
4 years ago
U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
Led by Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, American women long have pressed for gender equity.
4 years ago
Philly’s University of the Arts workers form second union in two years
Professional and non-professional staff voted to form a bargaining unit. Two years ago the UArts teaching faculty unionized its own unit.
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