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  • Pa. digital advertising tax clears first major hurdle

    Plus, Pa. Senate Democrats force a vote on raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone,  It’s Thursday, June 11, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s edition here.  Here’s a bit of housekeeping to go over before we get…


  • Philly hotel workers ready to strike during the World Cup

    Plus, Chris Rabb reflects on his rise to Congress while attending Netroots Nation Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Tuesday, June 9, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find last Thursday’s edition by clicking here.  I’d like to thank everyone and give a quick shoutout to…


  • Pa. House Dems promote bill protecting workers from extreme heat

    Plus, Philly Defenders Staff Union pushes back against anti-union group looking to decertify their union Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone,  It’s Thursday, June 4, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s version here.  I just want to remind everyone I am at Netroots Nation this…


  • Pa. Dems target Big Tech in push to tax billionaires

    Plus, will Pa. lawmakers pass an on-time budget by the end of the month? Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Tuesday, June 2, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find the previous edition here.  Budget season is in full swing at the Pennsylvania Capitol with lawmakers…


  • Pennsylvania Dems visit ICE detention center

    Plus, lawmakers renew calls to pass COLA adjustments for 54,000 state retirees Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone,  It’s Thursday, May 28, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s edition here. It’s going to be a shorter edition, since I was on the road traveling today. …


  • Pa. Dems target utility company profits as rates increase

    Plus, Wlkes-Barre cancer survivor calls out Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s healthcare cuts. Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone! It’s Tuesday, May 26, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find last Thursday’s newsletter here.  Even though it felt more fall-like outside this past weekend, I hope everyone enjoyed their…


  • Rabb against the machine

    Plus, Pa. Working Families Party sweeps all their primary races Share with a friend Good Afternoon everyone,  It’s Thursday, May 21, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find our previous edition here. Now that the dust has settled on Pennsylvania’s 2026 primary, we’re going to recap some of…


  • Shapiro, Working Families Party make one last push for Bob Brooks

    Plus, AOC asks Philadelphia what type of Democrat they want in Congress Share with a friend Good morning everyone!  It’s Tuesday, May 19, and welcome to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find our previous editions here. And yes, I meant good morning because it is primary day in Pennsylvania and the…


  • Shadowy right-wing-linked super PAC targets Bob Brooks prior to primary election

    Plus, constituents call out Rob Bresnahan’s donations to organizations impacted by budget cuts he voted for Share with a friend Good Afternoon everyone, It’s Thursday, May 14, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone labor report. If you missed Tuesday’s edition, you can find it here.  We’re under one week away from Pennsylvania’s…


  • Jeffrey Yass’ political spending stretches coast to coast

    Plus, Pennsylvania Democrats look want to put solar on warehouses to lower energy costs Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone,  It’s Tuesday, May 12, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. If you missed last Thursday’s edition, you can catch up by clicking here. What does a ballot referendum in…