Labor Unions
Airport Workers Vote to Strike During the Democratic National Convention
Workers at the Philadelphia International Airport have reportedly voted to strike during the Democratic National Convention this month. The employees, who work for contractors hired by […]
1,000 Trump Taj Mahal Workers Go on Strike
Trump Taj Mahal workers walked out at 6 a.m. this morning, striking before the busy holiday weekend after their union was not able to reach […]
With Just Days Until Deadline, Atlantic City Workers Preparing to Strike
Elaine Malloy has been a cocktail server at Bally’s for almost 26 years. She makes $8.99 an hour. “It’s a disgrace to work at $8.99 […]
Music: 6 Shows to See in Philly This Week
The Hot Sardines @ World Café Live | Tuesday, June 28 Throwback jazz collective The Hot Sardines goes for a smooth, lively hot jazz/Dixieland/swing sound […]
Faculty Across 14 Pennsylvania Universities Could Vote on Strike
A union representing faculty at 14 state-owned universities in Pennsylvania is discussing the possibility of a strike. The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties […]
Music: 7 Shows To See This Week
Tunji Ige x Michael Christmas @ Foundry at the Fillmore | Wednesday, June 22 Rappers Tunji Ige and Michael Christmas team up for the Bring […]
Music: 6 Shows To See This Week
And The Kids @ MilkBoy | Wednesday, June 8 Hannah Mohan and Rebecca Lasaponaro of indie-pop band And The Kids started making music together in […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Make the World Better Benefit
On Friday, June 3rd, Union Transfer hosted the third-annual Make the World Better benefit concert. Raising $200,000 for parks in Philadelphia, the Connor Barwin-led foundation […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Old 97’s and Heartless Bastards at Union Transfer
A Saturday night with the Old 97’s is one well spent. The dynamic grouping of lead singer and guitar slinger Rhett Miller, bountiful bass and […]
CONCERT REVIEW: M. Ward at Union Transfer
M. Ward brought his special brand of folk and mid-20th-century rock to Union Transfer on May 2nd. Playing behind his 2016 LP More Rain, a […]
Music Shortlist: 5 Very Different Shows To See This Week
Tokyo Police Club @ Union Transfer | Tuesday, April 19 A decade in, indie/garage pop rockers Tokyo Police Club just kicked off a tour for […]
39,000 Verizon Workers Go on Strike
At 6:00 a.m. this morning, 39,000 Verizon workers throughout the Northeastern U.S. from two unions went on strike after their self-stated deadline for a new contract […]
4 Takeaways from Bernie Sanders’ Speech at AFL-CIO Convention
After a heavy night of campaigning through the city on Wednesday, first appearing at the Tindley Temple United Methodist Church in South Philly for a discussion, […]
Six Points From Hillary Clinton’s Speech to AFL-CIO Convention in Philly Today
There was no shortage of applause during Hillary Clinton‘s speech to the AFL-CIO labor convention this afternoon at the Sheraton in downtown Philly. She spoke in brash […]