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Philadelphia City Council, worker protection laws

Philly lawmakers want to make it harder for employers to retaliate against their workers | City Council roundup

The legislation comes amid concerns from activists and organized labor leaders who say the Department of Labor doesn’t have the resources to effectively enforce Philly's worker protection laws.

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Philadelphia City Council gets new bill that would strengthen worker protections

Philadelphia City Council has passed many worker protection laws, but a new bill being introduced on Thursday would beef up the enforcement of those laws.

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Anti-retaliation bill, known as 'POWER,' introduced at Philadelphia City Council meeting

A coalition of labor and community organizations are pushing for stronger protections against employer retaliation and wage theft.

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Philadelphia City Council considers expanded protection bill for domestic workers

There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure.

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After the Sixers arena debacle, Philly City Council is back and ready to work on anything else

Philadelphia lawmakers and the 76ers might need a little cooling-off period. After City Council spent much of last year debating whether to approve legislation for a controversial new Sixers ...

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Philly Council slams Trump after federal funding freeze memo causes ‘mass hysteria’ for local leaders | City Council roundup

And lawmakers approved a resolution by Councilmember Rue Landau “condemning President Donald J. Trump for his selection of ...

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Philadelphia councilmembers reflect on Sixers arena shocker: how they found out and lessons for the future

Five city councilmembers agreed to on-camera interviews with CBS News Philadelphia ... for some on the city council, it was a gut punch. "I think the Sixers and 76 DevCo owe the entire city ...

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Philly soda tax to go under review in City Council hearing

Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.

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Philly Council Members Hope To Fast-Track Affordable Housing And Cap Rental Application Fees

Philadelphia City Council Members Jamie Gauthier and Rue Landau have introduced legislative packages to support affordable housing and low-income renters.

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Philadelphia holds "Trump preparedness hearing" after recent executive orders on immigration

The Philadelphia council hearing sought to affirm the city's commitment to protect immigrant, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. It began at 10 a.m. "We're going to do everything we ...

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Philly Soda Tax: City Council debating years-old tax on sugary beverages

Philadelphia City Council is reviewing the city's so-called ‘Soda Tax’ eight years after the 1.5 cents per ounce fee on sugary drinks was instituted.

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Philadelphia Leaders Hold Urgent Hearing on Civil Rights and Immigration Challenges Under Trump Presidency’s New Executive Orders

Find out how Philadelphia leaders respond to Trump’s Presidency’s new executive orders impacting immigrants, LGBTQ+ rights, and diversity.

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