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As temperatures climb, a new push to keep workers safe

Investigations

Two workers die in Delco after passing out in manhole
Police lights arrests crime

Rescues

Police: Worker trapped underground dies in North Philly accident
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Investigations

Popular Drake Tavern ordered to pay $26,000 in employee back wages
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Labor

Popular Philly restaurants agree to pay $830,000 in back wages, damages
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Unions

Philly theatre, stage workers union feud over alleged wrongful firings

Racism

Report: Employee at U.S. Mint in Philly handed black co-worker a noose

Legislation

Prevailing wage law expanded to include service workers in Philadelphia

Workers

Philadelphia company named to list of best places to work in America
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Protests

Workers for two Philadelphia International Airport subcontractors go on strike
Airport Strike

Business

Thirty Vetri restaurant workers out of job after failed immigration background checks

Business

Wawa and Sheetz to raise wages for convenience store employees
Wawa

Business

Want to quit your job? You're not alone, poll says

Child Abuse

Jersey daycare workers charged with starting fights between kids, recording them
Daycare Jersey

Fantasy football

Why employers should let their workers play fantasy football on the job

Breastfeeding

Moms stage 'nurse-in' to support fired hotel worker
Breast feeding

Parenting

Working moms have more successful daughters, sweeter sons: Harvard Business School
Working Moms

Retail

Walmart heating up stores after workers complain of cold temps

Injuries

An eye for an eye? Not so much

Amtrak

Unions: More funding and crews could have helped prevent Amtrak crash

Safety

McDonald's workers claim hazardous conditions in 19 U.S. cities

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