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What is SNAP and why does it matter?
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SNAP Decisions: Understanding Food Assistance In Pennsylvania - KRC SNAP Decisions: Understanding Food Assistance In Pennsylvania - KRC
Operations across many federal agencies have halted as the United States continues its longest federal government shutdown ever. Americans are suffering the effects and families who live paycheck-to-paycheck find themselves in an especially precarious position. The record-length shutdown has thrown the near-term future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) into uncertainty. Social service providers and community organizations are scrambling to fill the food assistance gap so...
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/snap-decisions-understanding-food-assistance-in-pennsylvania/
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Workers Face a Weakening Market, but PA Outperforms the Nation
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Workers Face a Weakening Market, but PA Outperforms the Nation - KRC Workers Face a Weakening Market, but PA Outperforms the Nation - KRC
The State of Working Pennsylvania 2025 showed that the U.S. and Pennsylvania labor markets in mid-2025 were somewhat less favorable for workers than from 2022 to 2024. This blog updates that analysis with data for August 2025 on hiring rates, quit rates, and unemployment. September data would typically be available by now, but it has been delayed due to the federal government shutdown. As the infographic below illustrates, Pennsylvania workers had unusual leverage in the labor market from 20...
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/workers-face-a-weakening-market-but-pa-outperforms-the-nation/
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Pennsylvania leaders reach tentative agreement on $50.1B spending plan
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Pennsylvania’s top leaders have reached a $50.1 billion state budget deal, signaling a breakthrough in impasse
Top legislative leaders and Gov. Josh Shapiro have agreed on a budget framework after months of talks, according to two sources close to negotiations.
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-state-budget-deal-reached-20251111.html
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BLOG: Time to learn the facts about SNAP in PA
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This Veterans Day, we remember with gratitude all those who have served our nation.
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PittTrib - 'No easy answer': Pittsburgh officials mull ways to boost revenue KRC's Diana Polson pitches a "Fair Share Tax" to help boost revenues in Pittsburgh
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'No easy answer': Pittsburgh officials mull ways to boost revenue
https://triblive.com/local/no-easy-answer-pittsburgh-officials-mull-ways-to-boost-revenue/
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BLOG: Workers Face a Weakening Market, but PA Outperforms the Nation
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It's a fact. Union-made Halloween candy just tastes better.
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Read our suggestions for how lawmakers can help protect Pennsylvania workers in our State of Working Pennsylvania report HERE:
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BLOG: New Data Show That Americans Support Unions, but Political and Employer Opposition Stalls Workers’ Momentum.
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New Data Show That Americans Support Unions, but Political and Employer Opposition Stalls Workers’ Momentum - KRC New Data Show That Americans Support Unions, but Political and Employer Opposition Stalls Workers’ Momentum - KRC
Gallup released the results of a new poll last Friday (August 29, 2025) showing that the majority of Americans continue to support unions. Union approval was 68% in 2025, the fifth year in a row that support for organized labor was between 67%-71%. This level of union support is historic, only passed by support in the 1950’s, when union density was around 30%. Americans clearly recognize unions as a path toward a more equitable, worker-focused economy.  Important demographic differences emer...
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/new-data-show-that-americans-support-unions-but-political-and-employer-opposition-stalls-workers-momentum/
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Work should be the path out of poverty, but low wages turn it into a dead end. Pennsylvania lawmakers have a big opportunity: raise the minimum wage so new rules for accessing food assistance programs (SNAP) lift families up instead of pushing them out. Read more here:
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Read about KRC's State of Working Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia Inquirer -
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Pa. workers have lost leverage in Trump’s economy, report says
The Keystone Research Center examined recent workers’ earnings, economic growth, and union representation among other factors.
https://www.inquirer.com/business/worker-philadelphia-pennsylvania-unemployment-economy-trump-20250901.html
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On Wednesday, October 22nd, KRC's own Stephen Herzenberg will be speaking at ASBN's Business, Policy, and Purpose Conference. Register 👉
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Since 2014, Pennsylvania lawmakers’ refusal to raise the minimum wage has cost low-wage workers an average of $16,000 each. That’s real money left on the table for working families. Find out what it means for you — read our report here:
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2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC 2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC
On August 27th, 2025, The Keystone Research Center released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” report. A PDF Copy is available here. Key Findings The Report The Press Release The Recorded Press Conference The Presentation Media Coverage
https://keystoneresearch.org/state-of-working-pennsylvania-2025-resource-page/
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Work should be the path out of poverty, but low wages turn it into a dead end. Pennsylvania lawmakers have a big opportunity: raise the minimum wage so new rules for accessing food assistance programs (SNAP) lift families up instead of pushing them out. Read more here:
https://loom.ly/kV6SjoM
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Pennsylvania’s clean energy future is on the line. Thousands of jobs and Billions of $$$ in growth could vanish without stable policy. Now, rollbacks to federal infrastructure funding and tax credits threaten to derail PA's industrial boom. READ:
https://loom.ly/jPZFF_0
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From ReImagine Appalachia: ⚡There will be more demand for renewable power for the next two decades. 💨Learn how we could seamlessly integrate wind turbine production into coal country. READ:
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BLOG: The Supply Chain for Wind Turbines Will Create Jobs in Coal Country
With the region’s historic prestige in providing the country’s energy as well as existing manufacturing infrastructure that can seamlessly integrate wind turbine production into coal country.Â
https://reimagineappalachia.org/the-supply-chain-for-wind-turbines-will-create-jobs-in-coal-country/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNHpVZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFydERnZzFqb000bVZvRWtIAR5e762c_JQceYTT4iuCA-yUgS6zmSuFzMNaGRWYRPz4NXrzuylTSh4O-Yw3MA_aem_p9PP8IokK5xWTl5qTpcQOw
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Pennsylvania households outpaced inflation, this past year - but just barely. Now, consumer confidence is down and shoppers are feeling the pinch of rising prices and slowing wage growth. Read more here:
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Paychecks and Prices: What the Latest Data Tell Us About Wages, Inflation, and Consumer Sentiment - KRC Paychecks and Prices: What the Latest Data Tell Us About Wages, Inflation, and Consumer Sentiment - KRC
Newly released Census Bureau data show that median household income in Pennsylvania rose slightly in 2024, to $77,545. Nationally, median household income increased to $83,730 but was not statistically different from the 2023 estimate. Pennsylvania’s modest increase in household median income shows that households just barely stayed ahead of inflation, a sign of progress, but also of ongoing pressure on family budgets. We outlined longer-term wage trends in our recent State of Working Pennsyl...
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/paychecks-and-prices-what-the-latest-data-tell-us-about-wages-inflation-and-consumer-sentiment/
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KRC's Claire Kovach tells the Philadelphia Inquirer what's really going on in PA's economy:
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Philly’s income growth has stalled amid high inflation, leaving some stretched thin
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Philly's median household income decreased in 2024.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/median-income-philadelphia-inflation-census-20250918.html
2 months ago
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Consumer sentiment is slipping as inflation - especially at the grocery store - accelerates and uncertainty about business and labor market conditions mounts.
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Starbucks to close 59 unionized stores nationwide - nearly 10% of total unionized locations.
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Starbucks to close hundreds of stores, lay off 900 workers
Workers may be relocated or offered severance packages. Nonretail employees will learn Friday if they still have jobs.
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2025/09/starbucks-to-close-hundreds-of-stores-lay-off-900-workers.html
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Join ReImagine Appalachia and KRC today at 11:00am for a discussion on how to build upon RISE PA’s successes in statewide decarbonization and shape a model that other states could implement!
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Listening Session: RISE PA, a Model for Other States and the Nation - ReImagine Appalachia
Thursday September 25 at 3 PM ET via Zoom - Please join the discussion on how to build upon RISE PA’s successes in statewide decarbonization and shape a model that other states could implement!
https://reimagineappalachia.org/listening-session-rise-pa-a-model-for-other-states-and-the-nation/
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Join ReImagine Appalachia and KRC tomorrow at 11:00am for a discussion on how to build upon RISE PA’s successes in statewide decarbonization and shape a model that other states could implement!
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Listening Session: RISE PA, a Model for Other States and the Nation - ReImagine Appalachia
Thursday September 25 at 3 PM ET via Zoom - Please join the discussion on how to build upon RISE PA’s successes in statewide decarbonization and shape a model that other states could implement!
https://reimagineappalachia.org/listening-session-rise-pa-a-model-for-other-states-and-the-nation/
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Blog - Paychecks and Prices: What the Latest Data Tell Us About Wages, Inflation, and Consumer Sentiment
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PA workers have lost leverage in today's economy, KRC finds - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Pa. workers have lost leverage in Trump’s economy, report says
The Keystone Research Center examined recent workers’ earnings, economic growth, and union representation among other factors.
https://www.inquirer.com/business/worker-philadelphia-pennsylvania-unemployment-economy-trump-20250901.html
2 months ago
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BLOG: New Data Show That Americans Support Unions, but Political and Employer Opposition Stalls Workers’ Momentum.
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New Data Show That Americans Support Unions, but Political and Employer Opposition Stalls Workers’ Momentum - KRC New Data Show That Americans Support Unions, but Political and Employer Opposition Stalls Workers’ Momentum - KRC
Gallup released the results of a new poll last Friday (August 29, 2025) showing that the majority of Americans continue to support unions. Union approval was 68% in 2025, the fifth year in a row that support for organized labor was between 67%-71%. This level of union support is historic, only passed by support in
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/new-data-show-that-americans-support-unions-but-political-and-employer-opposition-stalls-workers-momentum/
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Work should be the path out of poverty, but low wages turn it into a dead end. Pennsylvania lawmakers must raise the minimum wage so new rules for accessing food assistance (SNAP) lift families up instead of leaving them behind. Read More Below:
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Why We Need a $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage with SNAP's New Work Requirements
But Pennsylvania lawmakers have a big opportunity.
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/wage-reform-and-work-requirements/
3 months ago
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Read our suggestions for how lawmakers can help protect Pennsylvania workers in our State of Working Pennsylvania report HERE:
https://loom.ly/bvIW4Fg
3 months ago
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Since 2014, Pennsylvania lawmakers’ refusal to raise the minimum wage has cost low-wage workers an average of $16,000 each. That’s real money left on the table for working families. Find out what it means for you — read our report here:
https://loom.ly/bvIW4Fg
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2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC 2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC
On August 27th, 2025, The Keystone Research Center released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” report. A PDF Copy is available here. Key Findings The Report The Press Release The Recorded Press Conference The Presentation Media Coverage
https://keystoneresearch.org/state-of-working-pennsylvania-2025-resource-page/
3 months ago
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#HispanicHeritageMonth
is a time to celebrate our Hispanic communities and acknowledge titans of labor like Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and many, many more.
3 months ago
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Pennsylvania’s clean energy future is on the line. Thousands of jobs and Billions of $$$ in growth could vanish without stable policy. Now, rollbacks to federal infrastructure funding and tax credits threaten to derail PA's industrial boom. READ:
https://loom.ly/jPZFF_0
3 months ago
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#HispanicHeritageMonth
is a time to celebrate our Hispanic communities and acknowledge titans of labor like Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and many, many more.
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New work requirements for food assistance programs (SNAP) are here, but the outlook is bleak. Work should move people forward, but low wages keep them running in place. Here’s how a $15 minimum wage can help workers, assistance offices, and taxpayers:
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3 months ago
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Gallup polling shows 68% of Americans support unions — around the highest level since the 1950s. When workers see their peers organize successfully, that approval turns into action: higher wages, better benefits, and stronger workplaces. Learn more in our report:
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3 months ago
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Work should be the path out of poverty, but low wages turn it into a dead end. Pennsylvania lawmakers have a big opportunity: raise the minimum wage so new rules for accessing food assistance programs (SNAP) lift families up instead of pushing them out. Read more here:
https://loom.ly/kV6SjoM
3 months ago
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What’s Pennsylvania risking if clean-energy and manufacturing subsidies are cut? A massive loss of investment, jobs, and economic momentum. READ:
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3 months ago
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Advanced practitioners at UPMC’s Magee-Womens Hospital vote to unionize! Congratulations to all organizers involved and we hope this results in a beneficial contract for everyone.
https://triblive.com/news/health-now/advanced-practitioners-at-upmcs-magee-womens-hospital-vote-to-unionize/
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Advanced practitioners at UPMC’s Magee-Womens Hospital vote to unionize
https://triblive.com/news/health-now/advanced-practitioners-at-upmcs-magee-womens-hospital-vote-to-unionize/
3 months ago
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Today we remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. Never forget.
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Since 2014, Pennsylvania lawmakers’ refusal to raise the minimum wage has cost low-wage workers an average of $16,000 each. That’s real money left on the table for working families. Find out what it means for you — read our report here:
https://loom.ly/bvIW4Fg
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2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC 2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC
On August 27th, 2025, The Keystone Research Center released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” report. A PDF Copy is available here. Key Findings The Report The Press Release The Recorded Press Conference The Presentation Media Coverage
https://keystoneresearch.org/state-of-working-pennsylvania-2025-resource-page/
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We applaud PA AFL-CIO President Ferritto for condemning the cuts to clean industry funding in Pennsylvania. “Working people in Pennsylvania will not be robbed of our future. From solar to wind, to modernizing our grid.”
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Clean-Energy Cuts Decried at DeSales University Forum by Mark Pattison - Today's American Catholic
Panelists discussed the effects of budget cuts on workers, the economy, and the environment of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.
https://www.todaysamericancatholic.org/2025/09/clean-energy-cuts-decried-at-desales-university-forum/
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Work should be the path out of poverty, but low wages turn it into a dead end. Pennsylvania lawmakers must raise the minimum wage so new rules for accessing food assistance (SNAP) lift families up instead of leaving them behind. Read More Below:
https://loom.ly/kV6SjoM
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Why We Need a $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage with SNAP's New Work Requirements
But Pennsylvania lawmakers have a big opportunity.
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/wage-reform-and-work-requirements/
3 months ago
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Every Pennsylvanian deserves stability and opportunity — but reckless federal policies are putting that at risk. Find out how. Read our report here:
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3 months ago
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Read our suggestions for how lawmakers can help protect Pennsylvania workers in our State of Working Pennsylvania report HERE:
https://loom.ly/bvIW4Fg
3 months ago
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BLOG: New Data Show That Americans Support Unions, but Political and Employer Opposition Stalls Workers’ Momentum.
https://loom.ly/HwyHlAc
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New Data Show That Americans Support Unions, but Political and Employer Opposition Stalls Workers’ Momentum - KRC New Data Show That Americans Support Unions, but Political and Employer Opposition Stalls Workers’ Momentum - KRC
Gallup released the results of a new poll last Friday (August 29, 2025) showing that the majority of Americans continue to support unions. Union approval was 68% in 2025, the fifth year in a row that support for organized labor was between 67%-71%. This level of union support is historic, only passed by support in
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/new-data-show-that-americans-support-unions-but-political-and-employer-opposition-stalls-workers-momentum/
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Labor Day and the sentiment behind it matter more than ever: The strikes, marches, and organizing drives working people led to build the foundation of our middle class. Today, as then, labor rights must be actively defended.
https://loom.ly/AyID2Qg
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Labor Day Matters More Than Ever - KRC Labor Day Matters More Than Ever - KRC
Labor Day is more than a holiday. It is a living reminder of the strikes, marches, and organizing drives working people led to support their families and build the very foundation of the American middle class. The Keystone Research Center’s State of Working Pennsylvania makes clear: Labor Day is not only about remembering past victories but about how urgent and fragile the struggle remains today. Workers’ rights must be defended, not just appreciated. The State of Working Pennsylvania shows t...
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/labor-day-matters-more-than-ever/
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Read about KRC's State of Working Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia Inquirer -
https://loom.ly/AktCKiI
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Pa. workers have lost leverage in Trump’s economy, report says
The Keystone Research Center examined recent workers’ earnings, economic growth, and union representation among other factors.
https://www.inquirer.com/business/worker-philadelphia-pennsylvania-unemployment-economy-trump-20250901.html
3 months ago
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This Labor Day, remember that every weekend, every lunch break, and every protection was not freely given, it was won in a struggle that continues today. Our State of Working Pennsylvania report shows how working Pennsylvanians are doing today.
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2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC 2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC
On August 27th, 2025, The Keystone Research Center released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” report. A PDF Copy is available here. Key Findings The Report The Press Release The Recorded Press Conference The Presentation Media Coverage
https://keystoneresearch.org/state-of-working-pennsylvania-2025-resource-page/
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Happy Labor Day! In our current economy, its so important to remember that today is about more than BBQ's and beaches. It's about the working people who built this nation. Read KRC's State of Working PA for an update on how working people in PA are faring in 2025.
https://loom.ly/bvIW4Fg
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2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC 2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC
On August 27th, 2025, The Keystone Research Center released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” report. A PDF Copy is available here. Key Findings The Report The Press Release The Recorded Press Conference The Presentation Media Coverage
https://keystoneresearch.org/state-of-working-pennsylvania-2025-resource-page/
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Labor Day and the sentiment behind it matter more than ever: The strikes, marches, and organizing drives working people led to build the foundation of our middle class. Today, as then, labor rights must be actively defended.
https://loom.ly/AyID2Qg
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Labor Day Matters More Than Ever - KRC Labor Day Matters More Than Ever - KRC
Labor Day is more than a holiday. It is a living reminder of the strikes, marches, and organizing drives working people led to support their families and build the very foundation of the American middle class. The Keystone Research Center’s State of Working Pennsylvania makes clear: Labor Day is not only about remembering past victories but about how urgent and fragile the struggle remains today. Workers’ rights must be defended, not just appreciated. The State of Working Pennsylvania shows t...
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/labor-day-matters-more-than-ever/
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Blog: Why is Labor Day more than a holiday? Because it is a living reminder of the strikes, marches, and organizing drives working people led to support their families and build the very foundation of the American middle class.
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Labor Day is more than a holiday. It is a living reminder of the strikes, marches, and organizing drives working people led to support their families and build the very foundation of the American middle class. The Keystone Research Center’s State of Working Pennsylvania makes clear: Labor Day is not only about remembering past victories but about how urgent and fragile the struggle remains today. Workers’ rights must be defended, not just appreciated. The State of Working Pennsylvania shows t...
https://keystoneresearch.org/research_publication/labor-day-matters-more-than-ever/
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