Housing
Here’s How Philadelphia’s First Guaranteed Income Program Is Going
“The pilot program provides 300 households with payments for 30 months.” From: Next City (Read more.)
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Free lifeguard training in Philadelphia
“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
“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.)
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Philly’s Monica Miraglilo seeks to empower women with Girlbuild
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.)
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Philadelphia is among the least affordable cities for minimum wage workers
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
Here is a guide to all of Philadelphia’s pandemic paid sick time policies and how to apply. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
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Philadelphia Orchestra’s choir moves to unionize
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.)
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Wage theft: What to do if a boss steals wages in Pennsylvania
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.)
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Art museum staffers ratify first contract, look forward to returning to work
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.)
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