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HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, union leaders, and workers gathered in the state capital on Monday, May 5, to demand that Pennsylvania lawmakers act after nearly two …
19 Years Too Long: Pennsylvania Workers Demand Fair Wages and an End to Poverty Pay Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A landmark step toward workplace equity has been introduced by the Biden Administration, with officials unveiling a proposed rule to phase out the payment of subminimum wages to …
Biden Administration Moves to End Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has announced that it has strengthened its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices through a new partnership with the Fair Wage …
Ashland Inc. Achieves Global Living Wage Certification Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed Senate Bill 497 into law, a move poised to transform Pennsylvania into a hub for advanced manufacturing. This legislation aims to forge …
Governor Shapiro Signs Bill to Boost Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, Senate Democratic Whip Christine M. Tartaglione unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to boost Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $20 per hour. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 1186, …
Senate Bill 1186: Pennsylvania’s Bold Move to $20 Minimum Wage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Senate Labor and Industry Committee voted on Wednesday to advance Senate Bill 841. Sponsored by Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) and Frank Farry (R-6), the bill …
Pennsylvania Senate Moves Forward with Bill to Enhance Worker Rights on Prevailing Wage Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent move to bolster the clean energy workforce, a group of senators led by U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) have penned a comprehensive letter to …
Senators Advocate for Streamlined Clean Energy Workforce Tax Credits: A Call for Smooth Implementation and Enhanced Worker Benefits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) led a hearing on Thursday titled, “All Means All: Empowering People with Disabilities to Thrive in Careers …
U.S. Senate Hearing Spotlights Need for Fair Wages, Opportunities for People with Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is ramping up its protection of workers’ rights as it witnessed a significant uptick in labor law violation complaints …
Pennsylvania Labor Department Cracks Down on Labor Law Violations, Recoups $4M in Lost Wages Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) and Grant Blvd, a sustainable fashion brand based in West Philadelphia, have teamed up for an innovative partnership dubbed …
Philadelphia Fashion Brand to Empower Formerly Incarcerated Women Read More