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For years, Pa. lawmakers have tried and failed to extend the safety protections to state and city workers. A state-backed study could chart a path.

The research is clear that air exchange and filtration curb COVID's spread, but upgrading systems is expensive, and there is little federal authority over indoor air quality.

Starting in 2026, new parents can get 12 weeks of paid leave. Workers can also get six weeks to deal with a serious health issue or to care for a relative.

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a point in March to 4.9%, another indication the state's jobs picture continues to strengthen.

With companies based in Gloucester County looking for workers, township officials are trying to improve transportation to connect people to work.

Hundreds of union workers came out to hear the Vice President talk about worker protections and the value of organized labor during a Philadelphia visit.

Some vendors on Etsy say they are halting sales of their items on the site for a week to protest a hike in the fees the crafts e-commerce marketplace charges them.

Studies suggest Black students perform better in school when they have at least one Black teacher.

El impulso cultural de trabajar duro, ayudar a su familia y salir adelante a veces entra en conflicto con el cuidado de sí mismo.

The cultural drive to work hard, help your family, and get ahead sometimes conflicts with taking care of yourself.

Caseworkers, 911 telecommunicators, correctional officers, workers in congregate care settings, public defenders are among the help wanted.

Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.

The government’s report showed that last month’s job growth helped shrink the unemployment rate to 3.6%. That’s the lowest rate since the pandemic erupted two years ago.

Advocates — and the new Free Library director — say the solution lies with increased funding for staff.

Tens of thousands of unemployment claims remain unresolved, according to state data.