Labor
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Pa. labor leaders call on US senators to block ICE funding increase
US Senate Democrats are unifying to block a $770 million increase in ICE funding, potentially sparking a partial government shutdown.
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More than 250 are on strike at Parker Lord’s Erie County plant. HeresWhy
Union workers at the Parker Lord facility in Summit Township — more than 250 of whom went on strike Jan. 10 — say the company has an offer on the table that will provide them raises of about 3% in each year of a five-year contract.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ceases operations in order to break union
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette owners’ decision to cease operations on May 3, 2026, comes after the US Supreme Court denied their appeal to stay a lower court order, forcing them to compensate striking workers.
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Will labor unions propel Josh Shapiro to reelection victory?
Labor leaders remain optimistic that Gov. Josh Shapiro will be able to once again win Pennsylvania’s union voters at a time when Democrats have struggled to garner their support.
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New year, same wage: Pa. retains minimum wage despite 19 states seeking an increase
Pennsylvania Democrats hope that flipping the Pennsylvania Senate in November will finally bring a resolution to the minimum wage debate.
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5 takeaways from Pa. billionaire Jeffrey Yass’ Washington Post interview
Jeffrey Yass shared a lot of his personal motivations in an interview and revealed what drives his political views.
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Dozens of cities, states hiking minimum wages in 2026 amid federal inaction (but not in Pa.)
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is at $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2008.
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Red Cup clapback: Pa. Starbucks workers to strike
Starbucks employees in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster plan to rally in support of the Red Cup Day strike on Thursday.
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HACC professors strike after years of anti-union pushback
HACC staff have been organizing for over five years. Now, they’re on strike.
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Unpaid federal workers may be key to ending government shutdown
Working without pay, federal employees calling out amid the government shutdown could play a role in ending it.
