Employment

Organizers say they want better job security, protections against being fired unfairly and salaries that keep up with the cost of living.

Employers face fines of $2,000 for each violation, such as retaliation for workers standing up for their rights, under the worker protection bill.

Details of the agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union have not been released. It comes as contentious talks with rail engineers continue.

Former Community College of Philadelphia president Donald Generals tried to get his job back in court, but a judge ordered against it.

More bus service will be provided in the event of a strike. The union representing train engineers rejected a tentative contract agreement last month.

A new pilot program in Wilmington will teach teens business skills, from branding to budgeting, to help them pitch their own business plans.

The Vermont senator has been touring the country attacking the president and his “rich” supporters while demanding that Democrats stand up to him.

Groups gathered to push back on federal policies on May 1, a traditional labor holiday. Hundreds were at City Hall by midafternoon.

Across the United States, activists are organizing rallies to fight back against President Trump’s policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity programs.

Most legislation to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania doesn’t survive a committee vote, but two years ago a bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate.

The city’s “Phambassador” program asks people to pledge to “love their city” as it prepares for waves of visitors in 2026.

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union says the deal was rejected by an 87% margin.

Delaware's population has grown 21% since 2006, but with a 92% rise in retirees and falling birth rates, the state chamber calls for action.

Labor data shows the federal workforce shrunk across the Greater Philadelphia area, and there could be more layoffs at the local Internal Revenue Service hub.

The pilot program will focus on recruiting workers for employment services and unemployment compensation benefits.