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Workers with the Philadelphia Water Department and Philadelphia Gas Works evaluate damage and cap utility lines
PlanPhilly
Science

Summers are getting hotter in the Philly region. A nationwide survey shows outdoor workers already feel the heat

More than one in seven outdoor workers faced heat-related symptoms on the job last year, according to a survey by a research nonprofit.

10 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

New Philly program offers aspiring carpenters on-the-job training

The one-year fellowship is operated by the Philadelphia Energy Authority with funding from the state.

10 months ago

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Aramark workers are striking against all 3 Philly sports stadiums Monday

"Before we even talk about building a new arena, we need to make sure that stadium food service jobs are good jobs," said one concessions worker.

10 months ago

Anuj Gupta, left, CEO of The Welcoming Center, speaks with Zeke Hernandez, right, a professor at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and author of
Community

5 things to know about immigrants in Philadelphia’s economy

Speakers and panelists discussed the long-term economic benefits of immigrants at a WHYY event on Wednesday.

10 months ago

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Community

Immigrants are fueling Philadelphia’s labor force growth, according to new report from Pew Charitable Trusts

Foreign-born residents account for a third of the city’s labor force growth since 2010.

10 months ago

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A worker in the plant
Community

Scranton, Pa. is churning out Ukrainian weapons

Morning Edition visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant for a behind the scenes look at how defense manufacturing contributes to the economy of northeastern Pennsylvania.

10 months ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Health

How to protect yourself from burnout at work

Stress, exhaustion and negativity can lead to workplace burnout. Kandi Wiens explains how to become more resilient and reset your relationship with work.

Air Date: September 6, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:24
Someone lights a cigarette while playing a slot machine in a casino
Community

UAW to pull out of AFL-CIO over New Jersey casino smoking loophole

United Auto Workers’ director is furious at other unions for supporting indoor smoking in Atlantic City casinos, despite the health risk it poses to workers.

11 months ago

Studio 2
Money

Is the hiring process broken?

Jobseekers are now screened with artificial intelligence, juggle dozens of job boards and avoid ghost job postings. Thousands of applications later, they're still unemployed.

Air Date: September 3, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:50
A flag with an anti-smoking symbol on it
Courts & Law

Judge allows smoking to continue in Atlantic City casinos, dealing blow to workers

The ruling is a major victory for the city's nine casinos, most of which are winning less money from in-person gamblers than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

11 months ago

Former Benefits Data Trust employee Matt Dragon
Community

Philly’s Benefits Data Trust shutters after 20 years. Laid-off workers say they still want answers

Hundreds of workers lost their jobs at the end of August and now some may have to apply for the same government assistance programs they helped others navigate.

11 months ago

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

Harris set to oppose sale of US Steel to a Japanese firm during joint Pennsylvania event with Biden

Kamala Harris plans to use Monday's joint campaign appearance in the industrial city of Pittsburgh with Joe Biden to say that U.S. Steel should remain domestically owned.

11 months ago

A man restrains a woman during the meeting
Education

Embattled Camden school advisory board president resists calls to step down as meeting ends in chaos

Residents and activists spent more than an hour calling on Wasim Muhammad to leave the board before the meeting went out of control.

11 months ago

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Courts & Law

Tax assessor sues New Castle County for sexual harassment over boss’s profane texts

The property tax assessor’s lawsuit alleges Susan Oberlander was subjected to sexual harassment and then retaliated against when she sought promotions.

11 months ago

Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Politics & Policy

Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers

The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

11 months ago

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