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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, to tackle wage competitiveness for state government employees has taken a key step forward. House Resolution 23, which directs the …
House Panel Approves Resolution to Address Wage Disparities for State Employees Read More
WYNCOTE, PA — The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment mandating that Wyncote Wellness LLC, a home healthcare agency, and its owner, Dominique Conner, compensate 196 direct …
U.S. Department of Labor Secures Judgment Against Wyncote Wellness for Wage Violations Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA— The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $326,000 in back wages and damages for 504 employees of Passavant Memorial Homes, a Pittsburgh-area operator of residential homes. This …
Shocking Wage Scandal: How 504 Workers Were Shortchanged Until a $326K Recovery Exposed the Truth! Read More
WILKES-BARRE, PA — In a decisive move to uphold labor rights, the U.S. Department of Labor recently recovered $1.3 million in back wages, withheld tips, and liquidated damages for 51 employees …
U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $1.3 Million for Wilkes-Barre Restaurant Workers 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 — In a unanimous decision that signals a potential shift in how Pennsylvanians receive their wages, the state Senate Labor and Industry Committee has thrown its support behind …
Pennsylvania Moves to Modernize Paychecks with Senate Bill 1026 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 bipartisan effort to address longstanding wage disparities within the federal workforce, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have spearheaded a call to the …
Bipartisan Senators Call for Ending Wage Disparities Among Federal Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a concerted effort to clamp down on wage theft and ensure fair compensation for workers on public projects, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, alongside counterparts from …
States Call for Stricter Payroll Reporting to Combat Wage Theft on Public Projects Read More