Philly City Council To Hold Earned Sick Leave Vote Today
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There's a big day ahead at City Hall. Hundreds of thousands could earn the right to get sick time off, while Mayor Michael Nutter announces his plans for the city's budget.
Unionized city workers hit the steps of city hall Wednesday blasting the mayor's administration over its handling of new contracts.
The fight is mostly over benefits. Nutter has repeatedly said the city can't afford packages offered by past administrations.
Union officials insist the money is there.
A spokesman for the mayor blames the unions, saying they're unwilling to address benefit reform.
The mayor's office says it's within its rights to appeal an arbitrator's ruling on the firefighters' contract.
Supporters say they'll pack a city hall room Thursday as council members vote on a paid sick leave measure.
There was a similar scene back in January. The "Healthy Families and Workplaces" bill would make every worker in Philadelphia eligible to earn paid sick days.
Small business owners argue mandatory sick leave will create a financial hardship for them.
Living in America certainly comes with its perks, but vacation time apparently isn't one of them.
In the United States, only 59 percent of workers have access to paid time off. That's according to the Labor Department. It also says the U.S. is the only major developed country that does not require companies to give their employees a minimum number of vacation days.
But 60 countries around the world actually require vacation time.
No. 3 on our list is actually a bunch of countries overseas: France, Bolivia, Greece, Austria, Sweden, Luxembourg, Finland and Denmark all have a minimum number of 25 vacation days.
Coming in at number two on the list is Poland. The Polish have a minimum number of 26 vacation days.
But topping our list this morning is the United Kingdom. The U.K. has four weeks of vacation – that's 28 days of paid time off!
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Bensalem Police have released a series of photos of the suspect wanted for stabbing a man during a vehicle break-in.It all happened on Monday when the suspect was observed trying to break into vehicle
Bensalem Police have released a series of photos of the suspect wanted for stabbing a man during a vehicle break-in.It all happened on Monday when the suspect was observed trying to break into vehicle
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It was a crime that stunned a Montgomery County community--the murder of a baby and her grandmother. Now, the lawyer for 27-year-old Raghunandan Yandamuri says his client was "pressured" into confessing.
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A man from Newark Delaware has been charged after he exposed himself to a woman while stopped at a red light. The incident happened on May 1 around 8:30 p.m.
A man from Newark Delaware has been charged after he exposed himself to a woman while stopped at a red light.
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Ever wonder how you can stay toned while on vacation? FOX29's Mike Jerrick was out on the patio with some tips from the folks at Balance Chestnut Hill on "Good Day Philadelphia" Tuesday morning.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:56:44 GMT
Earlier this spring, Philadelphia police were involved in seven shootings in seven days. That prompted a review that is being done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Earlier this spring, Philadelphia police were involved in seven shootings in seven days. That prompted a review that is being done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:52:25 GMT
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.Earlier this month the company refused
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Thunderstorms are bringing downpours to the area right now, particularly South Jersey and Delaware, as a cold front moves through. Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for several counties.
Thunderstorms are bringing downpours to the area right now, particularly South Jersey and Delaware, as a cold front moves through. Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for several counties.
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For the second time in one week, officers from the PSPCA are rescuing cats from another hoarding situation.17 cats have been rescued so far from a rowhome on the 2000 block of Margaret Street. The house
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