Black labor legacy and temp worker protections
Philadelphia
Summary
Bill 250990 makes it illegal to deny someone a job because they're a trafficking survivor. Advocates from the Salvation Army, Women Against Abuse and Delta Sigma Theta testified that stable work is the backbone of recovery. It passed unanimously.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Human trafficking survivors seeking stable employment and economic independence.
Mentions & discussions (4)
CITY COUNCIL — September 24, 2026
Council honored the legacy of Black labor organizing while the Philly Black Worker Project pressed for the 'All Due Respect' campaign on temp worker pay, safety and conditions.
CITY COUNCIL — May 14, 2026
Dozens of temp and domestic workers testified that honoring the 1913 longshoremen's union should mean passing laws protecting today's temp workers — fair pay, safe conditions, and stable jobs.
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CITY COUNCIL — January 22, 2026
Bill 250990 makes it illegal to deny someone a job because they're a trafficking survivor. Advocates from the Salvation Army, Women Against Abuse and Delta Sigma Theta testified that stable work is the backbone of recovery. It passed unanimously.
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