Dailly Record

Vol. II No. 46 (206)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

April 19, 2011

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PENN ACTION’S Marc Stier led Tax Day protest outside Bank of America branch at 16th & Markets Streets, claiming this bank posted a $5.4 billion loss by squirreling away its profits in overseas operations to dodge US income tax (it paid none in 2010). Story page 2.

Casey Bill Would Target Sexual Harassment At Organizations Receiving Federal Funds US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) yesterday joined Philadelphia Housing Authority Administrative Receiver Michael P. Kelly to discuss his legislation to require full disclosure of instances of sexual harassment within organizations receiving federal funds. The legislation would require that organizations receiving federal funds terminate individuals found to have engaged in sexual misconduct and require organizations to disclose any settlement payments, fees or fines arising from incidents of sexual harassment.

“Over the past year, the work that PHA has done for Philadelphia and the 80,000 residents PHA serves has been overshadowed by revelations of misconduct,” said the Senator.

“What has happened is unacceptable. We must learn from the past and make changes to ensure that this doesn’t happen again. That is why I have introduced legislation to stop sexual harassment from being swept under the rug. When an agency like PHA is working hard to serve its community, it should not have its name tarnished by personal scandals.”

hibit individuals who are agents of organizations that receive federal funds from engaging in sexual harassment; require that organizations receiving federal funds terminate individuals found to have engaged in sexual harassment; and have them disclose any settlement payments or other related fees or fines arising from that conduct to the federal funding agency and to the Members of Congress.

In 2010, it was revealed the Philadelphia Housing Authority had The Act empowers each Federal desettled sexual harassment claims partment and agency to promulgate filed by four women since 2004. rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the statute and inIn order to prevent a similar situacludes significant due-process protion, Casey has introduced the Pubtections for individuals and lic Agency Accountability for agencies.

Sexual Harassment Act. This good government legislation would pro-

Tax Day Sees Protests By Left And Right Dueling activists staged tax rallies one block apart in about a deficit crisis. It is about our choices and our priCenter City yesterday. orities.”

In front of the Bank of America branch at 16th & Market Streets, Penn ACTION played its part in a mounting national protest against giant corporations which pay no federal income taxes.

USAction affiliates have helped lead the fight against crippling budget cuts at the state level, and have participated in “sleep-ins” in state capitols in Wisconsin, New York and Washington. USAction has endorsed the Fairness in Taxation Act, sponsored by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky D-Ill.) which would create new tax brackets for millionaires and billionaires and help working Americans and lower- and middle-class families cope with the ongoing economic crisis.

“Some in Congress and in the states say we’re broke, but that’s a fairy tale,” said Marc Stier, executive director of Penn ACTION. “We’re not broke – we’re being robbed. They propose cutting trillions of dollars from seniors, children, college students and working families. Then they turn around and propose $1.5 trillion in Protestors entered the bank branch to file “withdrawal” tax breaks to the rich and big corporations. This is not slips claiming the public’s share of BoA’s revenues.

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After scores of slips had been turned in, the branch closed its doors.

Meanwhile, on Dilworth Plaza, a smaller band of Philadelphia Tea Party activists decried the government’s share of the national economy and called for tax reductions.

Aaron Proctor, a spokesman for PTP, said ordinary Philadelphians have “no confidence” anymore in the way government is run.

Museum Settles Contract With Security Officers A majority of security officers employed by AlliedBarton Security Services voted to ratify a collective bargaining agreement after 4 years of organizing.

The agreement will increase wages by 14.5% over the life of the threeyear agreement and will institute a grievance procedure and a seniority system.

“We are proud our four-year struggle has resulted in a better quality of life for our coworkers and families,” said Donald Lindsey, president of the union.

The union cites their long campaign and the help of supportive City Council Members including Wilson Goode, Jr.

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The union members’ wages will in- “We began organizing security ofcrease from $10.03 per hour to ficers in 2006 after SEIU left town,” $10.88 per hour. says Fabricio Rodríguez, PSOU organizer.

Though the museum is not legally bound by the Philadelphia Living Dynnita Bryant, union shop stewWage ordinance, a law championed ard, says of its future plans, “We

by Goode, the union and the Coun- have three more contracts to settle cilman have pointed to the PLW as and we will keep on organizing an acceptable standard. workers to become leaders in their work places.”

The union also credits the support of Council Members Maria The union will celebrate its victory Quiñones-Sánchez, Bill Greenlee, at a party at the Newspaper Guild, Blondell Reynolds Brown, Curtis 1329 Buttonwood Street, tomorrow Jones, Jr., Bill Green, the Philadel- at 5:30 pm. The contract will go into phia labor movement, student ac- effect on Apr. 29 in honor of Intertivists, and dozens of local faith national Workers Rights Day, which leaders for their hard-won victory is recognized on May 1 around the against the nation’s second-largest world. security company.

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Apr. 19State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Senior Expo at S. Phila. HS, Broad & Snyder Ave. Refreshments and light lunch provided. Seating limited. RSVP by Apr. 8 to (215) 952-3121.

Apr. 1912th Ward Democrats host Candidates Forum at Lonnie Young Rec Ctr., Chelten Ave. & Ardleigh St., 6-8 p.m. For info John Connelly (215) 760-8912.

Apr. 19Democrat 61st Ward and Sharon Losier host Candidates Forum at 1300 Godfrey Ave. (Community College), 7 p.m.

Open to public. Call for details (215) 790-9570.

Apr. 20Fundraiser for Derrick Coker, candidate for MC Judge, at Soft Illusions Fine Art Gallery, 4203 Main St., 6-9 p.m.

For information call Jocelyn Wims, 267-650-9374.

Apr. 20State Rep. Angel Cruz opens campaign office at 3501 B St., 6-8 p.m.

Apr. 20Republican candidates for Mayor and at-Large Council races debate at German Soc., 6th & Spring Garden Sts., 79:30 p.m.

Apr. 20Row Office candidates invited to 2nd Democrat Ward meeting at Saigon Maxim Restaurant, 6th & Washington Ave., 7 p.m.

Apr. 21State Sen. LeAnna Washington and State Rep. John Myers present Energy Conservation Summit Forum at Lonnie Young Rec Ctr., 1100 E. Chelten Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Apr. 21Phila. Independent Towers & Salvors Ass’n invites all candidates and interested parties to their 1st annual Candidates Night at Simeone Antique Car Museum, THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

6825 Norwich Dr. (behind Airport Auto Mall), 6-10 p.m. Tickets $50.

Includes buffet, open bar and multi-million-dollar antique-car collection. Tickets at door or call José (267) 228-7231.

Apr. 212nd Council Dist.

Candidate Forum at Mt. Zion Pentecostal Ch., 1224 Pt. Breeze Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. No questions will be taken from floor. For info Maryum Lee (267) 334-0251.

Apr. 2163rd Ward Democrats with Bernice Hill, leader, meet at Pine Village Clubhouse, 8540 Veree Rd., 7 p.m.

Apr. 21Fundraiser for Judicial Candidate Daine Grey, Jr. at 320 N. 18th St., 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Hosted by Levant, Martin, & Tauber, P.C. For info Marianne (215) 564-5959.

Apr. 22State Rep. Rosita Youngblood and Germantown Earn Ctr. host housing and welfareresource conference at Ctr., 2nd fl., 5538-B Wayne Ave., 2-5 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Apr. 221st annual Spring Bash sponsored by 65th Ward Republican Committee at McCullough Hall, 6309 Torrsedale Ave., 7-11 p.m. For info (215) 298-2251.

Apr. 23Fundraiser for Traffic Court candidate Fred Mari at Bonk’s Bar, Richmond & Tioga Sts., 4-7 p.m. $50. Open bar, hors d’oeuvres. For info Mark (215) 990-9352.

Apr. 25Cocktail reception with open bar for judicial candidate Edward Wright at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 5:307:30 p.m. Donation $100. For info (215) 569-4770 or ewlaw@att.net.

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Mayor Taps William Hart To Run Ex-Offenders Program Mayor Michael A. Nutter has appointed William E. Hart, a key Temple administrator, as executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Re-integration Services for Ex-offenders. In his position, Hart will be responsible for developing and managing strategy, implementation, and day-to-day operations of all services and activities at RISE.

Mayor Gillison for his dedicated oversight, and Carolyn Harper for her work over the past few months at RISE.” Hart formerly served as director of community employment at Temple University, where he was responsible for the design and implementation of recruitment and professional-development programs targeting residents surrounding the University and Health systems. Hart also served at Temple University as assistant director of development for athletics, and assistant director for alumni affairs.

“I am delighted to announce that Bill Hart will be joining the Administration as the new Executive Director of RISE. This critical office provides job-skills training and education to people who very much want to enter the productive economy, and I have full confidence in Hart has a bachelor’s degree from Temple and a fundBill that he will lead an agency that offers a compreraising certificate from the University of Pennsylvania. hensive system for ex-offenders to reenter society,” He attended Central HS. said the Mayor. “I would also like to thank Deputy

Nutter Endorses Bednarek For City Council In 6th During a press conference in front of the “Rocky” statue at the foot of the Philadelphia Art Museum, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter endorsed Marty Bednarek for City Council in the 6th Dist. in the upcoming Democratic primary.

“I am proud to endorse Marty Bednarek for City Council for the 6th Dist. We share a position – that the education of our young people is a top priority for Philadelphia.

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cation to the community. He also brings a background of sound practices in community banking. For these reasons, I believe Marty Bednarek will be a great addition to City Council.”

financed opponent and his political boss – Johnny Doc. I stand here to say this election can’t be bought and to call upon both Henon and Dougherty – to return over $30,000 from IBEW-related PACs that clearly violate the spirit of our camResponding to Nutter’s endorse- paign finance laws,” Bednarek said. ment, Bednarek said, “I am honored to have Mayor Nutter’s support and Marty Bednarek was inducted into encouragement. As a new City the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Councilman, I will put my commu- Fame for his 35 years of volunteernity banking experience and finan- ing to coach local youth. He serves cial expertise to work for the people as the CEO of Washington Savings of Philadelphia. I want to be part of Bank, a community bank based in the solution that puts Philadelphia Philadelphia since 1903. Bednarek back on the right financial track,” also served on the Philadelphia Bednarek said.

School Board and the School Reform Commission and on St. Hu“I stand in the shadow of Rocky bert’s President’s Advisory Board.

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Treatman Picks Up Endorsement From Former Rival In 8th This morning, former City Council candidate Anita Hamilton and her campaign manager Debra White-Roberts formally endorsed Howard Treatman. Hamilton and White- Roberts have been Germantown community leaders for decades and will be joined by fellow community activists in their support of Treatman’s candidacy.

Gordon Registers 100 Students In 2nd Dist. Race

2ND COUNCIL DIST. candidate Tracey Gordon was invited to Bartram HS for Career Day last Thursday, discussing the importance of civic duty, volunteerism and public service. To her surprise, she registered over 100 students to vote. She explained all the opportunities available when you volunteer and also the layers of local government.

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