PHILLY UNION

Apr 04 2026SPORTS

Robots, Philly Sports and Everyday Oddities

Philly has seen a wave of strange happenings lately. Uber Eats tried out delivery robots that quickly became targets for curious locals—one was knocked over, another sat on, and a third earned the tag “DESTROY ME PLZ. ” The city’s history with quirky tech experiments, like the infamous hitchBOT, sug

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Philly’s New Grappling Powerhouse: A Woman Takes the Lead

Philly just got a new sports team, and it’s led by a woman who’s turned her lifelong love of martial arts into a business venture. She grew up practicing tae‑kwon‑do and watching classic jiu‑jitsu matches, so when the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) opened spots for new teams, she saw a chan

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Why Unions Matter: A Look at Worker's Rights and Power

Unions have been a driving force behind many of the workplace benefits that Americans enjoy today. From paid time off to fair wages, these advancements were not handed down by employers but were fought for by workers who stood together. The AFL-CIO and countless union members have played a significa

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Unions Fight Back Against Government Data Access

Unions are pushing back against the government's attempt to dismiss their lawsuit. They say the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is still active, so the case should go forward. The Trump administration claims the lawsuit is no longer relevant, but the unions disagree. This legal battle is

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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

What Do Neurosurgery Experts Think About Resident Unions?

Unions are common in many jobs, even in healthcare. Nurses, for example, often have unions to help them. Lately, resident doctors have been forming unions too. They want better work conditions and benefits. But will this help or hurt neurosurgery training? That's what this study wanted to find out.

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Jun 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Railroad Tech: How Union Pacific is Boosting Efficiency

Union Pacific is making big moves with technology. They are focusing on safety, service, and making operations better. This is all part of their plan to give customers real-time information, which is now expected by everyone. The company is using something called APIs. These APIs let different softw

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