people
Sep. 9, 2020 3:12 pm
Salima Pace is one of a new generation of union leaders. But why stop at that?
The Secretary-Treasurer of District 1199C National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees talks with Generocity about funding education, supporting maternity care, and creating space for Black women in politics.
purpose
May 13, 2020 11:12 am
GoFundMe seeks to help Temple University’s international teaching assistants
Unable to travel home thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, or take on temporary off-campus jobs due to visa restrictions, international student workers face 'total poverty,' according to the TUGSA members who started the crowdfunding effort.
purpose
Apr. 15, 2020 8:18 am
Temple’s graduate workers ask for COVID-19 related changes to contract. University says it’s sticking to the old agreement
TUGSA AFT Local #6290 members say that without the proposed changes, the graduate employees will face "a minefield of financial and healthcare uncertainty."
purpose
Mar. 27, 2020 2:57 pm
Employee alleges DHS CAO office has ignored worker safety even after an employee tested positive for COVID-19
“Guidance will be released today that will further outline the protections that we’re taking to protect CAO staff," Ali Fogarty of the Department of Human Services said in response to the allegations.
purpose
Mar. 20, 2020 11:56 am
Union and workers reclassified as ‘essential’ claim that the PA Department of Human Services is endangering their safety
“In many cases, the protection of these workers appears to come second to that of the communities they serve,” says Steve Catanese, president of SEIU Local 668.
results
Sep. 14, 2017 12:06 pm
Mazzoni Center front-line employees just voted to unionize
After months of controversy, staffers at the LGBTQ health organization will now be represented by Service Employees International Union.
purpose
May 12, 2015 11:19 am
Unions and Climate Change, Protecting Nail Salon Workers, Grading Gov Agencies on Environment – Social Impact Across the U.S.
This week in Social Impact Across the U.S.: A New York Times investigative report unveiled that nail salon worker experience wide spread wage theft and health hazards in the New York City metro area. In response to the article, Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered an emergency task force to conduct salon-by-salon inspections. The number of climate change […]