On Tuesday morning, representatives from at least seven advocacy groups came together to lobby City Council for more money for enforcement of the city’s worker protection laws, such as the recently passed “Fair Workweek” legislation. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
In the last 10 months, seven parking lot attendants from two companies say they were fired after speaking out about working conditions and trying to organize a union at their workplace. A new Council bill, introduced by Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker, seeks to provide more job security for these workers by defining what a fireable offense is. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Aaron Moselle is a general assignment reporter for WHYY. He focuses on homelessness, poverty, and income inequality. He joins Wake Up With WURD to talk about his recent article: Philly housing costs rising faster for poor and middle class than for the wealthy. | From: WURD Radio (Read more.)
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