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NORTHUMBERLAND, PA — The Shapiro Administration is spotlighting a major milestone in Pennsylvania’s push to protect workers, honoring a Northumberland County construction company whose safety record has drawn statewide acclaim.
Construction Firm’s Safety Feat Turns Heads as PA Marks 1.6 Million Workers Protected Read More
ASPERS, PA — The Shapiro Administration honored three frontline agricultural workers Thursday, spotlighting the people who power Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture sector and keep the state’s food supply stable. The …
PA Top Farmworkers Honored in Surprise Tribute to the Industry Driving a $132.5B Economy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania kicked off the 2025 holiday season with an unexpected milestone Thursday, as the Shapiro Administration announced that more than 1,000 stuffed toys passed state safety inspections …
Record Toy Safety Inspections Spark Surprising Holiday Surge in PA Donations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry on Wednesday rededicated “The Pennsylvania Worker,” a 9,000-pound bronze sculpture that stands as a tribute to the state’s workforce and …
Power and Pride Forged in Bronze: Pennsylvania Worker Statue Rises Again Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker announced major improvements to Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation (UC) system, delivering faster, more reliable …
Shapiro Administration Slashes UC Call Wait Times, Expands Access for Workers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Works has been awarded a $392,572 PAsmart grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry to develop CyberPath PA, a new registered apprenticeship program aimed at …
Philadelphia Works Secures Nearly $400K Grant to Launch Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program Read More
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Lancaster County on Tuesday to spotlight the MY Work summer employment program, which is …
Governor Shapiro Touts Workforce Inclusion Program for Students With Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is urging residents to follow key best practices when filing for Unemployment Compensation (UC) benefits, aiming to reduce delays …
Pennsylvania Labor Department Urges Best Practices for Smooth Unemployment Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This initiative aims to …
OSHA Renews National Initiative to Prevent Amputations in Manufacturing Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.9 percent in May 2025, according to the latest report released by the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I). The state’s jobless …
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.9 Percent Read More