Philadelphia

Penn. labor aims to keep Keystone State blue

October 21, 2010 By Ben Sears

"We're everywhere, not just in the east or the western part of the state," said Liz McElroy of the AFL-CIO.

Temple University nurses win jobless pay after lockout

June 17, 2010 By Ben Sears

1500 nurses and technical workers at Temple University Hospital went on strike and won.

Jobs with Justice says it’s time to celebrate

June 1, 2010 By Ben Sears

PHILADELPHIA - Celebrating a year of victories, a standing-room-only crowd honored a legend in the city's labor movement and other union and community leaders.

Temple health care workers strike for dignity, patient care

April 1, 2010 By Ben Sears

Some 1500 nurses and professional and technical workers struck at Temple University Hospital Wednesday morning after working without a contract for seven months.

Transit workers on strike for pay and pensions

November 4, 2009 By Ben Sears

Transport Workers, Local 234 struck the Southeastern, Pa. Transportation Authority (SEPTA). on the morning of Nov. 3 over pay and pension related issues.