Labor Unions
Disaffected Teamsters Challenge Leadership Over Lost Convention Center Business
The Inquirer reports that the leadership of the Teamsters local is facing formal complaints — before the National Labor Relations Board — from members angry the […]
SEPTA Engineers Vote to Strike
Philly.com reports: “By a 166-2 vote, SEPTA railroad engineers have authorized a strike, which could occur as early as June 14, unless President Obama appoints […]
Spruce Foundation Gala To Honor The Attic Youth Center and Others
A gala at Union Transfer on Saturday, June 7 will celebrate the achievements of a host of local associations that have contributed to Philadelphia […]
Coryell Takes Carpenters Union Case Directly to Governor
The Inquirer reports that Ed Coryell, seeking readmission of the Carpenters Union to work at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, has written a letter to Gov. Corbett. The […]
Should Union Workers Be Blamed for Big Markups at Convention Center?
The Inquirer reports that last week’s National Homeland Security Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center paid $152.25 per hour per union rigger — but that workers […]
Christie Cuts Pension Payment, Sets Up Battle With Legislature and Unions
“Facing yet another budget shortfall, Gov. Chris Christie yesterday said he would slash pension payments by $2.4 billion, abandoning the pension-funding plan that was the […]
In Politics, IBEW 98 Is the State’s Biggest-Spending Union
The Inquirer has an interesting story on the political influence of IBEW 98, the local electricians’ union:
Letter: Unions Offer to Hit the Road to Drum Up Convention Business
The four unions still under contract at the Pennsylvania Convention Center have pledged not to file any labor grievances for six months — and to […]
SEPTA Engineers to Take Strike Vote
“Engineers who operate SEPTA Regional Rail trains will soon vote on authorizing a strike, the national office of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen […]
The 50 Highest Paid Employees and Officers in Philadelphia Unions (and No, Johnny Doc Is Not #1)
With Philadelphia’s unions back in the news in a very big way, we thought we’d take a look at who earns what in our local […]
Union Fracas Began in Debate Over Transportation Bill
The current fracas between some of the city’s biggest and most-powerful labor unions began taking shape last year during the debate over the state’s multibillion […]
There Is No Way Philly Unions Are Going to Pick the Next Mayor
Remember how, just about a month or two ago, everybody was speculating that Philly’s unions were going to unite and pick the city’s next mayor? […]
Philadelphia Unions Quarrel Over New Convention Center Work Rules
While the day was subdued inside the Convention Center Monday, tensions between unions “erupted” outside, the Inquirer reports. The fracas started when leaders of IBEW […]
A Primer on the Pennsylvania Convention Center Mess
If you’re confused about the union protests at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, you’re not alone. So let’s break it down. There are six unions that […]
Here’s a Fix for Our Fiscal Woes: Hire Staples Management
I’m tired of hearing the Mayor and City Council complain about our city’s fiscal problems. I’m tired of listening to our state representatives, congressmen, and […]