Employment

Groups gathered to push back on federal policies on May 1, a traditional labor holiday. Hundreds were at City Hall by midafternoon.

Across the United States, activists are organizing rallies to fight back against President Trump’s policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity programs.

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.

The city’s “Phambassador” program asks people to pledge to “love their city” as it prepares for waves of visitors in 2026.

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union says the deal was rejected by an 87% margin.

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.

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.

The pilot program will focus on recruiting workers for employment services and unemployment compensation benefits.

The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.

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.

The Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career tips and résumé help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.

A Philly developer says affordable housing can be built quickly, but delays in acquiring land can derail city efforts to do more.

After 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.

Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.