Pennsylvania is a union state. It deserves a labor newsletter.
Are you looking for worker-centric news here in Pennsylvania? The Keystone Labor Report has you covered
Pennsylvania has a deep labor tradition rooted in its history, but has few resources and even fewer reporters dedicated to spreading worker-focused reporting to every corner of the commonwealth.
That’s where the Keystone Labor Report, a twice-a-week newsletter, fills the void. We’ll cover the labor fights and economic policy battles that matter for workers in the commonwealth and put them at the center of our coverage. And along the way, we’ll do our best to hold powerful interests accountable.

Prices rise across Pennsylvania despite Trump campaign promise
December 8, 2025
Energy and grocery prices continue to grow throughout Pennsylvania even after President Donald Trump assured voters he’d address affordability.

Data centers drive up electric costs around Central Pennsylvania
December 5, 2025
PPL Electric Utilities Corporation is looking to raise electric rates for residential households by 7% while data centers get a rate decrease.

Owner announces Snyder of Berlin plant to close; 96 employees affected
December 5, 2025
The company that purchased the Snyder of Berlin potato chip manufacturing plant in 2024 has notified the state Department of Labor and Industry that it intends to permanently close the Berlin facility in February.

Republicans lack plan to despite expiring ACA tax credits
December 4, 2025
Health care premiums are expected to rise 102% for Pennie customers once ACA tax credits expire at the end of the year.

Dozens of cities, states hiking minimum wages in 2026 amid federal inaction (but not in Pa.)
December 4, 2025
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is at $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2008.

Pa. Dems could control the state with Lancaster County Senate seat
December 2, 2025
State Sen. James Malone stunned with a special election win in Lancaster County. Now, his reelection could give Pennsylvania Democrats the chance to flip the chamber and control the General Assembly.

Health care professionals warn about nursing degrees degraded by Trump’s DOE
December 2, 2025
Changes from President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will make it harder for students to obtain nursing and other advanced degrees.

Trump administration falsely takes credit for critical SEPTA funding
November 26, 2025
Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy is trying to claim Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s victory in securing state funds for important upgrades to SEPTA’s regional rail fleet.

Garrity downplays affordability while campaigning for Pa. governor
November 25, 2025
Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity shifted focus from affordability to licensing undocumented immigrants on a conservative talk radio program.

UPMC hired powerful anti-union law firm to thwart Magee Women’s Hospital elections
November 24, 2025
Ogletree Deakins, known for representing the textile manufacturer at the center of the real life Norma Rae story, had been hired to break UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital nurses and nurse practitioners.

“We Ain’t Buying It” boycotts target these Pa. retailers during holiday shopping season
November 21, 2025
The “We Ain’t Buying It” are aimed at Target, Home Depot and Amazon for their adherence to right-wing politics.

HACC professors and faculty ratify contract after prolonged negotiations
November 20, 2025
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) staff voted 94% in favor of ratifying their first contract.
