BusinessMontco commissioner asks Warren Buffett to help workers facing layoffs at fire-ravaged SPS TechnologiesBuffett is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, which owns Precision Castparts, the parent company of SPS Technologies.
BusinessMontco commissioner asks Warren Buffett to help workers facing layoffs at fire-ravaged SPS TechnologiesBuffett is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, which owns Precision Castparts, the parent company of SPS Technologies.
BusinessHomeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, including hundreds at PHL
BusinessHomeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, including hundreds at PHL
EducationCommunity College of Philadelphia faculty and staff want improved wages and benefits. They could soon strike.
EducationCommunity College of Philadelphia faculty and staff want improved wages and benefits. They could soon strike.
BusinessA longtime Philly workforce leader says the pullback from DEI is ‘troubling’ but expects a shift back
BusinessA longtime Philly workforce leader says the pullback from DEI is ‘troubling’ but expects a shift back
LaborA Philly nonprofit is facing a federal lawsuit for denying a pregnant employee’s request to work remotely
LaborA Philly nonprofit is facing a federal lawsuit for denying a pregnant employee’s request to work remotely
BusinessNavy Yard and PHA guards can’t pay their bills due to late checks from security employerEmployees of Sovereign Security say only a few banks will cash their checks and only after checking there's money available to pay them.
BusinessNavy Yard and PHA guards can’t pay their bills due to late checks from security employerEmployees of Sovereign Security say only a few banks will cash their checks and only after checking there's money available to pay them.
RetailMacy’s Center City closure will affect 128 employeesJob terminations will take place in March, when the store is scheduled to shut down.
RetailMacy’s Center City closure will affect 128 employeesJob terminations will take place in March, when the store is scheduled to shut down.
LaborPhilly Starbucks picket line steers customers to other coffee shops as nationwide strikes continueOn Christmas Eve, Starbucks workers and supporters protested outside the coffee chain's location at 16th and Walnut Streets.
LaborPhilly Starbucks picket line steers customers to other coffee shops as nationwide strikes continueOn Christmas Eve, Starbucks workers and supporters protested outside the coffee chain's location at 16th and Walnut Streets.
BusinessThe Philadelphia region is losing international student graduates to jobs elsewhereRetaining more international students could also be a "lifeline" for higher education institutions amid enrollment challenges, notes a new report.
BusinessThe Philadelphia region is losing international student graduates to jobs elsewhereRetaining more international students could also be a "lifeline" for higher education institutions amid enrollment challenges, notes a new report.
BusinessCenter City Starbucks workers join multi-city strike, claiming unfair labor practicesBaristas at the Starbucks at 16th and Walnut Streets joined workers in at least eight other cities in a five-day strike in the run-up to Christmas, alleging unfair labor practices.
BusinessCenter City Starbucks workers join multi-city strike, claiming unfair labor practicesBaristas at the Starbucks at 16th and Walnut Streets joined workers in at least eight other cities in a five-day strike in the run-up to Christmas, alleging unfair labor practices.
LaborA Pa. battery factory must give workers $22 million in back wages for underpaid shower and changing time, appeals court agreesAt East Penn Manufacturing in Berks County, workers should be paid for the actual amount of time they spend showering and changing before and after work, the court said.
LaborA Pa. battery factory must give workers $22 million in back wages for underpaid shower and changing time, appeals court agreesAt East Penn Manufacturing in Berks County, workers should be paid for the actual amount of time they spend showering and changing before and after work, the court said.
LaborStarbucks workers begin strikes that could spread to hundreds of U.S. stores by Christmas EveThe strikes are scheduled to begin in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle.
LaborStarbucks workers begin strikes that could spread to hundreds of U.S. stores by Christmas EveThe strikes are scheduled to begin in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle.
Nation & WorldAmazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contractWorkers at seven Amazon facilities are on strike.
Nation & WorldAmazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contractWorkers at seven Amazon facilities are on strike.
CommercialIn Philly, the hybrid-work wars aren’t over yet. Battles wage beyond City Hall.More employers have brought workers back to the office with increasing frequency this year, and they hope to continue the trend next year.
CommercialIn Philly, the hybrid-work wars aren’t over yet. Battles wage beyond City Hall.More employers have brought workers back to the office with increasing frequency this year, and they hope to continue the trend next year.
BusinessA Chester home-health firm owed workers $414K in overtime and damages. One employee is owed $62k.An investigation by the U.S. Labor Department found that QualiT Healthcare LLC, and its owner, Teajan Kamara, owed dozens of workers a total of $414,351 for violating federal overtime provisions.
BusinessA Chester home-health firm owed workers $414K in overtime and damages. One employee is owed $62k.An investigation by the U.S. Labor Department found that QualiT Healthcare LLC, and its owner, Teajan Kamara, owed dozens of workers a total of $414,351 for violating federal overtime provisions.
BusinessMayor Cherelle Parker reached a one-year deal with the city’s biggest union, averting a strike The new contract, which includes 5% raises and $1,400 bonuses, will cost $80.2 million over five years.
BusinessMayor Cherelle Parker reached a one-year deal with the city’s biggest union, averting a strike The new contract, which includes 5% raises and $1,400 bonuses, will cost $80.2 million over five years.
BusinessBoeing layoffs include workers in Delco and Western Pa.The 101 workers laid off in Pennsylvania are among thousands affected companywide.
BusinessBoeing layoffs include workers in Delco and Western Pa.The 101 workers laid off in Pennsylvania are among thousands affected companywide.
LaborCity Council is considering a bill to raise wages and boost benefits for stadium workersOver 2,000 workers would be affected by the legislation, which establishes hourly pay of $20.07 and requires an additional hourly supplement of $4.93 for health insurance or other benefits.
LaborCity Council is considering a bill to raise wages and boost benefits for stadium workersOver 2,000 workers would be affected by the legislation, which establishes hourly pay of $20.07 and requires an additional hourly supplement of $4.93 for health insurance or other benefits.
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia workers are readying a bill with a basic demand: Just enforce the lawNannies, housekeepers, and gig workers have already won legal protections. Now they want consequences for bosses who break the rules.
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia workers are readying a bill with a basic demand: Just enforce the lawNannies, housekeepers, and gig workers have already won legal protections. Now they want consequences for bosses who break the rules.
BusinessWHYY workers get better wages and protections against AI in new contractWorkers at the media organization won their first union contract in 2021. Their new contract brings more parental leave, holidays, and more.
BusinessWHYY workers get better wages and protections against AI in new contractWorkers at the media organization won their first union contract in 2021. Their new contract brings more parental leave, holidays, and more.