BusinessFederal layoffs hit Philadelphia. Here’s what happened next for workers. President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have set out shrink the federal workforce as they cut costs.
BusinessFederal layoffs hit Philadelphia. Here’s what happened next for workers. President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have set out shrink the federal workforce as they cut costs.
EducationPFT contract asks revealed: paid parental leave, lower class sizes, ending 3-5-7-9, money for oversize classes, and more
EducationPFT contract asks revealed: paid parental leave, lower class sizes, ending 3-5-7-9, money for oversize classes, and more
BusinessMontco commissioner asks Warren Buffett to help workers facing layoffs at fire-ravaged SPS Technologies
BusinessMontco commissioner asks Warren Buffett to help workers facing layoffs at fire-ravaged SPS Technologies
BusinessHomeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, including hundreds at PHLThe union that represents TSA workers vowed to fight the decision.
BusinessHomeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, including hundreds at PHLThe union that represents TSA workers vowed to fight the decision.
EducationCommunity College of Philadelphia faculty and staff want improved wages and benefits. They could soon strike. A strike authorization vote is planned for the week of March 10.
EducationCommunity College of Philadelphia faculty and staff want improved wages and benefits. They could soon strike. A strike authorization vote is planned for the week of March 10.
BusinessA longtime Philly workforce leader says the pullback from DEI is ‘troubling’ but expects a shift backRecent steps backward are "sobering," OIC Philadelphia CEO Sheila Ireland says, but "the pendulum always swings back and forth."
BusinessA longtime Philly workforce leader says the pullback from DEI is ‘troubling’ but expects a shift backRecent steps backward are "sobering," OIC Philadelphia CEO Sheila Ireland says, but "the pendulum always swings back and forth."
LaborA Philly nonprofit is facing a federal lawsuit for denying a pregnant employee’s request to work remotelyMeghan Seitz asked her employer, the Support Center for Child Advocates, if she could work remotely while pregnant due to concerns about COVID exposure.
LaborA Philly nonprofit is facing a federal lawsuit for denying a pregnant employee’s request to work remotelyMeghan Seitz asked her employer, the Support Center for Child Advocates, if she could work remotely while pregnant due to concerns about COVID exposure.
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.