Meet the women of Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene: The shops may be named for men, but these power players mean business
“Everyone you deal with is male,” said one woman in the industry. “That’s just all there is.”
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After decades of ‘quiet fleecing,’ Philadelphia could lead a workers’ revolution
Electing sympathetic policymakers is one way to make change, union leaders said. Organizing is the other.
Philly’s new ‘Reforestation Hub’ will sell fallen city trees as lumber, to fund planting more
The pilot is gearing up to launch next year.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.