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Here’s How Philadelphia’s First Guaranteed Income Program Is Going

January 30, 2023

“The pilot program provides 300 households with payments for 30 months.” From: Next City (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Free lifeguard training in Philadelphia

January 27, 2023

“Bill Salvatore, of the Department of Parks and Recreation, said the department could only train about 250 people to take care of the city’s pools last year, so they are recruiting early this year to train more people for the job.” From: WHYY (Read more.)

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Nonprofits are combating burnout and employee turnover with extra time off

January 23, 2023

“Nonprofits saw a voluntary turnover rate of 20% in 2021. Three local organizations are trying new tactics to keep employees happy and healthy.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Philly’s Monica Miraglilo seeks to empower women with Girlbuild

January 18, 2023

The construction industry remains very male-dominated. Longtime Philadelphia resident Monica Miraglilo wants to change that — one woman at a time.| From: WHYY (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Philadelphia is among the least affordable cities for minimum wage workers

January 18, 2023

Philadelphia has the fourth lowest “real minimum wage,” according to a recent study by SmartAsset, a personal finance website. The study recorded the minimum wage in 79 cities, adjusted that wage to account for the cost of living in each city, and ranked them. | The Inquirer (Read more.)

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Paid COVID sick leave: How to apply under Philadelphia law in 2023

January 17, 2023

Here is a guide to all of Philadelphia’s pandemic paid sick time policies and how to apply. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Philadelphia Orchestra’s choir moves to unionize

December 16, 2022

Singers of the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir, which performs “The Messiah” with the Philadelphia Orchestra next week, seeks to negotiate wages and work rules. From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Wage theft: What to do if a boss steals wages in Pennsylvania

November 22, 2022

Wage theft is common in low-wage industries in Pennsylvania. Tens of thousands of workers — in restaurants, nail salons, warehouses, farms, car washes and other industries— lose out on millions of dollars in stolen wages each year. From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Art museum staffers ratify first contract, look forward to returning to work

October 20, 2022

Pressure from public officials, a looming exhibit, and the dogged persistence of union members all played a role in ending work stoppage, say participants. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Philadelphia Museum of Art strike continues, with few signs of progress – Metro Philadelphia

October 14, 2022

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ICYMI

  • Philly to expand ‘Right to Counsel’ eviction program
    February 2, 2023
  • Waste coalition asks the next Mayor to clean up the city
    February 2, 2023
  • Quick Tips for guarding against predatory homebuying
    February 2, 2023
  • Pennsylvania Class of 2022 left $118.5M in Pell Grants unclaimed
    February 2, 2023
  • New community fridge has a mission to heal people hurt by war on drugs
    January 31, 2023
  • SEPTA delays ‘bus revolution’ plans until 2024
    January 30, 2023
  • Here’s How Philadelphia’s First Guaranteed Income Program Is Going
    January 30, 2023
  • Free lifeguard training in Philadelphia
    January 27, 2023
  • Medicare insulin cap: How much will people with diabetes in Pa, NJ save?
    January 27, 2023
  • PHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Lottery Site Can’t Keep Up With Demand
    January 27, 2023

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