Employment
Minimum-wage workers in 22 states — including N.J. and Del. — will be getting raises on Jan. 1
While that's great news for the almost 10 million workers affected, 20 other states still pay minimum-wage workers the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.
4 months ago
Both hospitals are owned by California-based Prime Healthcare. Unionized registered nurses will strike through Dec. 26.
4 months ago
Philadelphia businesses say they struggle with labor, access to money
Economists forecast that the Philly region will see a “soft landing” instead of an abrupt halt to business in the new year.
4 months ago
Listen 1:19Councilmember Kendra Brooks, organizers, and workers say the proposal is needed to strengthen enforcement of the city’s existing labor laws.
4 months ago
Listen 1:22SEPTA transit police union reaches tentative agreement to end strike
Officials now say the tentative agreement will go to both the FOTP and the SEPTA Board for approval.
4 months ago
Fuming over setback to casino smoking ban, workers light up in New Jersey Statehouse meeting
Members of the UAW union disrupted a meeting of a state Assembly committee that had been scheduled to take a preliminary vote on a bill to ban smoking in the casinos.
4 months ago
Delaware responds to nursing shortage with ‘Tuition Incentive Program’
Delaware's 'Tuition Incentive Program' aims to alleviate nurse shortages by offering financial support for CNA training and workforce development.
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Listen 1:03Meet the paid medical actors at Jefferson Health trying to unionize amid budget tightening
There’s pressure from a new union inside Jefferson Health for higher worker wages during a period where the umbrella organization is trying to narrow its operating losses.
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Listen 1:58SEPTA police could soon strike if a new contract isn’t reached
In November, FOTP rejected an offer from SETPA that would’ve increased wages by 13% over three years and included a $3,000 signing bonus.
4 months ago
Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol are in contract negotiations with parent company, Prime Healthcare.
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Listen 1:18Auto union leader urges New Jersey lawmakers to pass casino smoking ban
Many casino workers have been pushing for three years to close a loophole in the state's public smoking law that specifically exempts casinos from a ban.
4 months ago
Air Traffic Controllers on Edge, Future of Pharmacies, Unhoused Youth
Throngs of holiday travelers at airports across the country put heavy stress on an already strained aviation system. We hear about an investigation into airport safety.
Air Date: December 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01People who want to work at Philly public schools aren’t hearing back, despite an ongoing staff shortage for teachers.
5 months ago
Atlantic City Electric and IBEW Local 210 reach tentative agreement
The deal still needs to be ratified by the union.
5 months ago
Automatic pay raise pays dividends, again, for top state officials in Pennsylvania
The law will give more than 1,300 officials — including Gov. Josh Shapiro, 253 lawmakers and seven state Supreme Court justices — a pay raise of 3.5% in 2024.
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