Latino Life in Philly

Cómo tres latinas en Filadelfia están tratando de mantener un equilibrio saludable entre el trabajo y la vida personal

El impulso cultural de trabajar duro, ayudar a su familia y salir adelante a veces entra en conflicto con el cuidado de sí mismo.

Latino Life in Philly

How three Latinas in Philly are trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance

The cultural drive to work hard, help your family, and get ahead sometimes conflicts with taking care of yourself.

Ryan Boyer has plans to diversify Philly’s unions and rehabilitate the labor movement’s image

The first Black leader of the powerful Business Trades Council is known for steady coalition building.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Police, fire, and streets departments lag behind as Philly extends vaccine mandate for city employees

About 81% of the municipal workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID.

Philly’s COVID recovery

Some Philly restaurant workers feel like they can’t call out — much less ask for sick pay — as omicron causes staff shortages

“There’s not a lot of people in service work that have a safety net,” said the manager at one Center City spot.

Philly’s COVID recovery

Restaurant workers in Philly are turning to GoFundMe to survive COVID closures (again)

This wave of forced shutdowns is coming during what’s usually the busy season.

Opinion

No, restaurant workers don’t want to work (for long hours with low pay) | Opinion

A longtime Philly cook describes the industry's employment conundrum.

A history of strikes at SEPTA, called the nation’s most strike-prone transit agency

Union leadership and transit officials have announced a settlement.

Kenney administration hired no high-level Hispanic staff and fewer Black executives last year, city controller analysis finds

The mayor’s office said he’s committed to diversity, but recognizes “more work remains to be done.”

Ex-employees and ex-trustee accuse Please Touch Museum leadership of abusive culture

Former staff said they tried to alert board members to problems at the storied Philadelphia children’s institution.

Amazon to add 4,800 jobs in Philly and surrounding area

The company, which has come under fire for workplace issues, promises a minimum of $15 an hour plus benefits.

Philly’s COVID recovery

Opinion: It’s time for all employers to mandate the COVID vaccine for workers

No one should have to worry about being put at risk as they earn a living.

Philly food and drink scene

Three popular Philly bars are closing for a week to give workers paid vacation

Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda’s and The International join a small list of independent restaurants where staff get summer PTO.

College life in Philly

Virtual internships (which aren’t going away) can actually work really well, say Philly college students and employers

There's no location barrier when it's all remote — and being good at Zoom is now a vital workforce skill.

The minimum wage at all the supermarket chains in Philly

Are the folks who stock your grocery shelves making $15 an hour — or $8?

Philly has a ton of worker protection laws. But do workers actually know they exist?

It's not easy to spread the word about employee rights, so the city is looking to community partners.

Philly food and drink scene

Philly restaurant workers talk coronavirus, layoffs, stimulus and safety

It’s been a scary time for folks in food service. Here are some of their stories.

Philly’s coronavirus response

What happens after the $600 expires? Here’s the situation with unemployment benefits in PA

Economists say ending the boost could trigger a downturn that would cost Pennsylvania another 250k jobs.

Philly food and drink scene

Workers demand changes as Rittenhouse restaurant V Street closes for good

Former and current staff say they want fair pay and a culture shift.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Philly Uber drivers worry they’ll have to choose between personal health and negative ratings

Some rideshare companies haven’t mandated mask-wearing, and gig worker benefits expire soon.