Philadelphia set to be first U.S. city to protect workers against retaliation for calling out coronavirus conditions
The Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a bill that will make it illegal for employers to fire, discipline, or otherwise retaliate against workers who speak up about working in unsafe conditions related to the coronavirus. The measure is expected to be signed by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, making Philadelphia the first big city in the country to give workers stronger legal protection against this kind of retaliation. Itโs a victory for the Philadelphia labor community. The...