From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Blink. “Did that really just happen?” “Are people now supposed to risk their lives during a pandemic to stand in crowded lines to vote?” Last week, voters in Wisconsin had to risk their lives to go … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): As discussed on the previous calls, PHAN has compiled a briefing memo with state resources (available in Spanish here) that may be helpful during this time, as well as a briefing memo on the federal CARES Act (available in Spanish … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): Today, we join an unprecedented coalition of labor, environmental, and climate organizations demanding that the government immediately increase protection for frontline workers. Nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals are treating patients without the basic protection and equipment they need … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): Yesterday, Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives voted to overturn the rules put in place by Governor Wolf to close all non-essential businesses during the current pandemic as a means of limiting the spread … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/04/08/catastrophic-un-labor-agency-warns-coronavirus-crisis-could-wipe-out-195-million Published on Wednesday, April 08, 2020 by Common Dreams The new study estimates 1.25 billion workers in the hardest-hit sectors “are facing a drastic and devastating reduction in working hours, wage cuts, and layoffs.” By Jessica Corbett, … Continued
If you are employed in Pennsylvania and are unable to work because of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), you may be eligible for Unemployment or Workers’ Compensation benefits. The Department of Labor & Industry will continue to provide important employment benefit updates … Continued
National Labor Exchange Launches Job Resource to Support Displaced Workers during Coronavirus Pandemic Today, nonprofits DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), announce the launch of NeedAJobNow.USNLx.com, a job site dedicated to providing a centralized location … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/03/31/fed-economists-warn-us-unemployment-rate-could-soon-reach-32-during-great-depression Published on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 by Common Dreams “These are very large numbers by historical standards, but this is a rather unique shock that is unlike any other experienced by the U.S. economy in the last … Continued
From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): During the current coronavirus crisis, with many of us home-bound to do our part to slow the spread of the virus, grocery stores have become one of our key life lines to the outside world. But … Continued
From We the People PA (http://wethepeoplepa.org/): Sadly, some Pennsylvania legislators are pushing forward legislation this week to override Governor Wolf’s necessary closure of businesses in order to protect our health and lives. Please use our online tool at https://actionnetwork.org/letters/24465b67c4a22f36de2bfbac374c4710 … Continued