News & Politics
Pennsylvania sees big drop in housing project permit approvals
The slowdown could impact state and city efforts to increase the number of affordable homes.
News & Politics
Worried about a recession, Joe Pittman says PA must be ‘judicious’ with the next state budget
The state Senate majority leader also acknowledged areas of common ground for Republicans and Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Capitol Beat
Josh Shapiro says he’s cracking down on wage theft, worker misclassification
The governor and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy are readying a task force to fix what they say is a big problem.
Health Care
Nurses needed now: Solutions to a long-running staffing crisis have been hard to come by.
Hospitals and nursing homes hope turnover in Harrisburg means change for the struggling industry.
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 3.9% in December
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level ever recorded, dating back to 1976.
News & Politics
As his first order of business, Shapiro undos college degree requirement for state jobs
The executive order – affecting 65,000 state jobs – came on the new governor’s first full day in office.
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4% in October
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level ever dating back to 1976.
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in September
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since April 2000.
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate falls to 4.2% in August, down from prior months
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 2000.
Capitol Beat
House Democrats call for action on labor, wage issues as session end nears
After this week, House lawmakers will have six session days left before the general election
News & Politics
Coffee shops have become the most buzzworthy unionizing battleground
City & State explores what’s behind the worker-led drive to unionize at Starbucks and similar places in Pennsylvania.
Labor
Angela Ferritto, Mark Lynch: These are the fresh faces on the front lines
The state’s top unions have welcomed a new generation of leaders in the midst of a youth movement in unionization: A City & State analysis.
Labor
A Q&A with John J. Dougherty
The longtime labor leader and controversial kingmaker reflects on what it took to get to the top – and where he goes from here.
News & Politics
Progressive think tank offers blueprint for ‘shared prosperity’ in Pennsylvania
The Keystone Research Center released its “State of Working Pennsylvania” report on Tuesday
Interviews & Profiles
‘A one-stop shop for home repairs:’ Nikil Saval talks up Dems’ $125M new program
Saval’s Whole-Home Repairs Program was included in this year’s state budget.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with House Agriculture Committee Executive Director Kerry Golden
Agriculture is so much more than growing crops and rearing animals.
Labor
Labor advocates wary of classification bill despite support from gig workers
A recent poll shows ridesharing drivers want to maintain their flexibility
Labor
Shapiro picks up big endorsement from statewide firefighters union
The Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association said Shapiro will stand up for union rights
Labor
Carpenters, lawmakers call for crackdown on wage theft, worker misclassification
Rally occurred as part of national educational effort
Labor
Pennsylvania labor federation requests investigation into workplace harassment allegations
The state AFL-CIO’s newly elected president was accused on social media of verbally abusing female staff
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