Today's Headlines: Local Employment News from the Philadelphia Area

Knowledge is power, especially when you are looking for a new job. Stay up to date with the latest news about the Philadelphia employment market with our top headlines. Who's hiring in the Philadelphia area? Which industries are hot? How is the economy affecting local businesses? Check back daily as we update our headlines to bring you the latest on these and other must-know news stories.

Local rail work to add jobs - Philadelphia Inquirer

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Local rail work to add jobs Philadelphia Inquirer A series of railroad-track improvements will create more than a thousand jobs in the Philadelphia region, Gov. ... and more »

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Philadelphia Transit Workers Strike - New York Times

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Philadelphia Transit Workers Strike New York Times The Philadelphia transit system's largest union went on strike early Tuesday morning, crippling travel in the city. ... Commuters struggling as Philly transit workers strikePottstown Mercury Philly transit workers on strike this morningAllentown Morning Call SEPTA Workers Walk Off Job; Trains, Buses IdleWFMZ-TV Online NECN -NJ.com -ToTheCenter.com (blog) all 2,465 news articles »

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McClatchy, Philly Newspapers Battle Over Workers Comp Claims - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Thursday, November 12, 2009

McClatchy, Philly Newspapers Battle Over Workers Comp Claims Wall Street Journal (blog) The former owner of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News is balking at the current publisher's attempt to dump workers-compensation ... and more »

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SEPTA union tells workers: Get ready for strike - Philadelphia Inquirer

Thursday, October 29, 2009

SEPTA union tells workers: Get ready for strike Philadelphia Inquirer As negotiations continued yesterday between SEPTA and the union representing Philadelphia bus drivers, subway and trolley operators, ... Philly transit workers could still walk tonight as Game 3 startsAkron Beacon Journal No Phila. transit strike during World Series...Ford workers reject changes ...9&10 News Phila. taxi service to be expanded if SEPTA workers strikePhiladelphia Business Journal all 1,074 news articles »

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Union to SEPTA workers: Strike OK - Philadelphia Inquirer

Monday, October 26, 2009

Union to SEPTA workers: Strike OK Philadelphia Inquirer LESS THAN A week before the World Series comes to Philadelphia, about 1200 SEPTA union members yesterday voted unanimously to authorize ... Transport Workers Union set to vote on strike todayDelaware County Daily Times Transit Workers May Walk Off Job During World SeriesWFMZ-TV Online SEPTA workers would like to show you their giant, brass ballsPhiladelphia Citypaper KYW1060.com -Blinq (blog) all 437 news articles »

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Water Dept. Workers Hurt When Residual Fuel Explodes - KYW1060.com

Monday, November 16, 2009

Water Dept. Workers Hurt When Residual Fuel Explodes KYW1060.com by KYW's Pat Loeb Three Philadelphia Water Department employees were injured on Monday when a fuel tank exploded while they were working on it. ...

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Philadelphia schools' food workers select a union - Philadelphia Inquirer

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Philadelphia schools' food workers select a union Philadelphia Inquirer The confusing divorce between two once-affiliated labor unions took another turn yesterday with one of the bitter rivals being chosen ... Local 54 not recognized as bargaining unit for Atlantic City Linen workersPress of Atlantic City all 19 news articles »

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No daily Viagra dose, no peace! Philly transit workers rise up in protest - Daily Finance (blog)

Saturday, November 07, 2009

No daily Viagra dose, no peace! Philly transit workers rise up in protest Daily Finance (blog) The striking union of transit workers in Philadelphia are angry that they're not getting daily doses of Viagra. And amazingly, their bosses apparently caved ... and more »

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Facing losses, US Airways cutting flights, 1000 jobs - Philadelphia Inquirer

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Facing losses, US Airways cutting flights, 1000 jobs Philadelphia Inquirer In another sign of tough times for airlines, US Airways Group Inc. said yesterday that it would cut about 1000 jobs next year, ... US Airways to Cut 1000 Jobs, Reduce ServiceThe Epoch Times US Airways Slashing Jobs - But Not In PhiladelphiaKYW1060.com US Airways Announces Cuts in Jobs and FlightsCheapflights.com Columbus Dispatch -Wall Street Journal -Dallas Morning News all 584 news articles »

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City of Phila. Revamps Health Insurance Coverage for Its Nonunion Workers - KYW1060.com

Thursday, November 12, 2009

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City of Phila. Revamps Health Insurance Coverage for Its Nonunion Workers KYW1060.com by KYW's Mike Dunn Philadelphia city workers who are not in unions are getting a new health plan -- and the plan is expected to become a battleground in the ...

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