
Employment
Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers
The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.
1 month ago
New Jersey, 18 other states and the District of Columbia challenged the Trump administration's mass dismissals at more than a dozen agencies across the country.
1 month ago
Free Library of Philadelphia wants to help federal workers hit by DOGE cuts
The Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career tips and résumé help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.
1 month ago
A Philly developer says affordable housing can be built quickly, but delays in acquiring land can derail city efforts to do more.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.
2 months ago
Community College of Philadelphia strike averted after tentative deal reached
Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.
2 months ago
Camden Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs to step down July 1
The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.
2 months ago
Listen 0:55Community College of Philadelphia’s union sets Wednesday strike date
CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.
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Philly on track to get more worker protections while federal policies are rolled back under Trump
Philadelphia labor laws may become stronger while federal level worker protections have been weakened this year by Donald Trump’s appointees.
2 months ago
Listen 0:57Chester receiver demands stormwater authority stop paying board salaries
Michael Doweary, Chester’s state-appointed receiver, reserved his right to recoup the "unauthorized" salary payments.
2 months ago
SPS Technologies in Jenkintown lays off 250 employees following four-alarm blaze
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija wrote to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffet asking for expanded severance packages for SPS employees.
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Faculty and staff at Community College of Philadelphia voting to authorize strike
The union members’ action comes after more than a year of unsuccessful contract talks.
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On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.
Air Date: March 11, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Shapiro visits Temple Health to promote budget proposals to tackle nurse shortage
The governor’s plan tackles the growing nursing shortage by paying students part of their tuition back if they stay in Pennsylvania to work.
2 months ago
Listen 1:10Prospect Medical Holdings says it only has enough cash to keep the hospitals up and running through March 14.
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