Philadelphia Council Members

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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Labor leaders, City Council members call for worker protections following ICE raids

Councilmember Kendra Brooks led a group of 12 City Council colleagues, labor leaders, and Philadelphia workers in introducing the POWER (Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights) Act on Thursday, working to establish legal tools to enforce Philadelphia labor laws.

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Philly councilmembers consider strengthening protections for workers in bill

Thirteen of Philadelphia's 17 councilmembers cosponsored a bill introduced Thursday to strengthen enforcement efforts on previously passed workers' protections.

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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 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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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 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 76ers will not build contentious $1.3B arena

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sunday that multiple council members had confirmed the change in plans. The team has struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in the city's sports ...

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

The Philadelphia council hearing sought to affirm the ... The hearing included testimonies from members of marginalized communities and the city solicitor, who talked about what laws and ...

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City Council explores how Philadelphia is prepped to challenge changes implemented by the Trump administration

Nearly a dozen people testified at a City Council hearing about how changes in the White House will be felt in Philadelphia.

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