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‘Robin Hood in reverse.’ Dems call out Trump’s budget cuts one year later
Congressional stock trading ban tops Paige Cognetti’s anti-corruption platform Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Thursday, July 9, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s newsletter here. Sorry for the late send. I was on the road earlier today and traveled to the Scranton area…
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PECO workers win wage and benefit increases after historic strike
Plus, Paige Cognetti rolls out another round of labor endorsements Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Tuesday, July 7, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Thursday’s edition here. I hope everyone was able to enjoy their Fourth of July celebrations despite the scorching heat and…
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Pa. teachers union warns of prolonged budget impasse
Plus, working-class and running for Congress Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s a scorching hot Thursday, July 2, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s edition here. I hope everyone is able to safely enjoy their holiday and extended weekend. I am still in the…
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Philly hotel workers use World Cup to win $30 minimum wage
Plus, Pennsylvania Senate Republicans skip town without passing a budget. Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Tuesday, June 30, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Thursday’s edition here. I hope everyone is taking care of themselves this week with temperatures across the state getting ready…
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Labor leaders call out Rep. Mackenzie’s anti-union past
Plus, Trump stalls popular Whole Home Repairs program for voter suppression scheme Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Thursday, June 25, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s edition here. If there’s one thing I hate doing the most, it’s moving into a new apartment.…
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Confusion as Teamsters endorse opposing candidates
Plus, Sheraton workers in Philly strike during the World Cup Share with a friend It’s Tuesday, June 23, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. It’s been a couple of weeks since we last published the newsletter, but you can read our previous edition here. One thing I worry about when…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
