December 27, 2024 – With LGBTQ+ rights on the chopping block during the next term, Councilmember Rue Landau is seeking input from the community aimed at reinforcing Philadelphia’s laws to safeguard vulnerable groups. Introduced on Nov. 21, Landau’s resolution authorizes the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings with the intent of strengthening Philadelphia’s…
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By Kathleen Cancio · Thursday, January 02, 2025 Photo: Philly Cultural Workers United After 16 months of negotiations, workers at Please Touch Museum United have approved their first collective bargaining agreement. The workers, who are part of AFSCME Local 397 (District Council 47) announced the Nov. 24 victory in an Instagram post. Contract highlights include paid parental leave, which…
Sign our petition to tell Aramark that the fans stand with the workers. Aramark must settle a contract which provides family-sustaining wages and healthcare benefits for year-round work. In recent years, Aramark has raised the price of a cheese pizza 50% at Lincoln Financial Field, 67% at the Wells Fargo Center, and a whopping 93%…
Whole Foods Workers in Philadelphia File to Unionize with UFCW 1776 November 22, 2024 (Philadelphia) – Workers at Whole Foods in Philadelphia, supported by UFCW Local 1776, have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a union election. Workers at Philly Whole Foods issued the following statement: “Hello world! We are…
The Youth Justice Project can connect young people ages 16-24 to free legal help at Community Legal Services and Philadelphia Legal Assistance. We can help with: If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, you can fill out the Youth Justice Project Virtual Intake form and someone will contact you within one to two business days. Philadelphia’s youth experience high…