From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Sixty percent of low-wage workers don’t have paid sick days on the job, a stark disparity highlighted by the pandemic, according to EPI’s Elise Gould. “The highest-wage workers (top 10%) are two and a … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Did you know that if you’re earning a salary of just $35,000, you’re most likely not receiving overtime pay? That’s put millions of workers in a position where they could be forced to … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Everyday, pregnant workers in this country are forced to choose between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy. Why? Because they lack access to critical workplace accommodations, like requesting more bathroom breaks, or being able to keep … Continued
From Keystone Research Center (https://krc-pbpc.org/): Harrisburg, PA: On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released August job and unemployment numbers for states, revealing that Pennsylvania now has its lowest unemployment rate in more than 22 years. Pennsylvania gained 4,900 jobs … Continued
From the Citizens Trade Campaign (http://www.citizenstrade.org): For workers whose livelihoods are destroyed by offshoring, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program is often a lifeline — benefiting not only the individuals who directly qualify for it, but also their families and … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We are SO fed up and frustrated that we haven’t passed nation-wide paid family and medical leave yet. When we tell you that this time last year we were *convinced* we were about to win paid … Continued
From Keystone Research Center (https://krc-pbpc.org/): Worker-Friendly Policies Can Lock In Shared Prosperity Harrisburg, PA—The Keystone Research Center today released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” check-in on the Pennsylvania economy, a report with a simple message: a tight labor market … Continued
From the National Farm Worker Ministry (https://nfwm.org/): Harvest of Justice (HOJ) is our annual educational program that provides supporters with multiple resources, so they can help their faith group and community learn about issues affecting farm workers. HOJ is an … Continued
From the National Farm Worker Ministry (https://nfwm.org/): Organophosphate pesticides are inherently toxic to humans and pose a risk to children’s neurodevelopment and normal neurological function. At allowable levels of exposure, organophosphates can cause acute poisoning to farm workers, even when … Continued
From ReImagine Appalachia (https://reimagineappalachia.org/): Too many young Appalachians feel they have to leave home to find good work. It’s more important than ever to make sure we are creating opportunities for discouraged workers, and to give young people more opportunities … Continued