“The U.S. government is about to send checks — or direct deposits — to most Americans to help people survive financially as much of the economy shuts down in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus…” Read More…
“Two Fridays ago, Comcast Spectacor and the 76ers announced that they’d be paying employees who work at the Wells Fargo Center for a period of time during the Coronavirus crisis. That includes game night staff, ticket takers, ushers, security, and other personnel who fall within the Comcast or Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment umbrella. It […]
Public school teachers worried about whether missing at least three weeks of school would cost them a paycheck or two or impact their pension can breathe a sigh of relief… Read More…
Article featuring Unite Here Local 274 member Randi Trent: “…Randi Trent (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania): “I’m a server at the Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia 76ers. I’ve worked at the stadium for the past 19 years. I love my job. I feed the press box, the cameramen, and work the VIP lounge…” Read More…
Shame on OTG! OTG is the largest food service employer at PHL and has refused to even talk to their workers about sudden loss of income and health insurance from COVID-19 lay-offs. Read more >>
Article quoting Unite Here Local 274 Committee Member Kat Payne: “’It’s crazy how your life just changes,’ said Katherine Payne, a housekeeper who on Wednesday was told by the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown that her labor would not be needed until at least June. Marriott told her she would receive a full 40-hour paycheck next week, […]
Aramark stock soars in the midst of this crisis while their Philly stadium workers go without pay or benefits: Aramark’s shares soared 41 percent — more than $5 — Thursday after the Philadelphia food-service giant reassured investors on Thursday that it has the financial flexibility to weather the COVID-19 storm…” Read More…