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Philadelphia Council Hosts 17th Labor Leadership Training

This year the topic of the programs and panels was organizing, especially in new and emerging sectors. National AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler gave the keynote address. PA AFL-CIO President Bloomingdale gave the opening remarks, while Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder and Data Director Mike Johnson held a training on the update to Pennsylvania’s election laws under Act 77. Read More

PRO Act Passes U.S. House 223-193

This week the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act). This is the most significant and advancing piece of Labor Law Reform legislation to move in decades. The PRO Act would: Repeal right to work laws; Provide for first contract arbitration; Speed up elections; Stronger remedies for violations, including civil penalties (up to $50k) Ban permanent replacement of strikers; Permit secondary picketing; Card Check as a remedy for employer interference; Ban Captive Audience meetings; and, Narrow the definition of supervisor and close the independent contractor loophole. Read More

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Issues Comment on Governor’s Budget Address

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Issues Comment on Governor’ Budget Address (HARRISBURG) – In response to today’s budget address, the officers of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, President Rick Bloomingdale and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder, issued the following response: The key to Pennsylvania’s economic prosperity is an investment in our workforce. Read More