
Employment
‘Fighting oligarchy’: Sen. Bernie Sanders stops in Philly during national resistance tour
The Vermont senator has been touring the country attacking the president and his “rich” supporters while demanding that Democrats stand up to him.
3 months ago
Listen 1:24May Day rallies and protests occur before Bernie Sanders’ Philadelphia event
Groups gathered to push back on federal policies on May 1, a traditional labor holiday. Hundreds were at City Hall by midafternoon.
3 months ago
What to know about May Day and how it has grown over the years
Across the United States, activists are organizing rallies to fight back against President Trump’s policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity programs.
3 months ago
Most legislation to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania doesn’t survive a committee vote, but two years ago a bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate.
3 months ago
Listen 0:53Philly looking for ‘Phambassadors’ to boost city pride in the run-up to 2026
The city’s “Phambassador” program asks people to pledge to “love their city” as it prepares for waves of visitors in 2026.
3 months ago
Listen 1:18New Jersey Transit train engineers reject labor deal with management
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union says the deal was rejected by an 87% margin.
3 months ago
Delaware's population has grown 21% since 2006, but with a 92% rise in retirees and falling birth rates, the state chamber calls for action.
3 months ago
Listen 1:36Philly metro loses hundreds of federal government jobs as more IRS layoffs loom
Labor data shows the federal workforce shrunk across the Greater Philadelphia area, and there could be more layoffs at the local Internal Revenue Service hub.
4 months ago
Listen 1:05Pennsylvania is recruiting bilingual workers with a pay incentive pilot program
The pilot program will focus on recruiting workers for employment services and unemployment compensation benefits.
4 months ago
Listen 0:54Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers
The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.
4 months ago
New Jersey, 18 other states and the District of Columbia challenged the Trump administration's mass dismissals at more than a dozen agencies across the country.
4 months ago
Free Library of Philadelphia wants to help federal workers hit by DOGE cuts
The Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career tips and résumé help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.
4 months ago
A Philly developer says affordable housing can be built quickly, but delays in acquiring land can derail city efforts to do more.
4 months ago
Listen 1:11After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.
4 months ago
Community College of Philadelphia strike averted after tentative deal reached
Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.
4 months ago