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Business Women Workers: Here Are Tools to Get the Pay You Deserve

From salary comparison sites to tips for negotiating a raise, we're here to empower women in the workplace.

Lisa Hayes Lisa Hayes March 10, 2023 2:44 pm EST
Economy Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks after taking the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Economy Here Are 5 Key Plans Included in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s First Budget

During his first budget speech before a joint General Assembly, Gov. Shapiro proposed increasing the state’s investment in its workers, businesses, and students.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams March 7, 2023 4:07 pm EST
Life Victoria Schade with her dogs Millie and Olive. (Courtesy Victoria Schade)
Life Meet the Pennsylvania Woman Who Coaches the Dogs of the Puppy Bowl

Bucks County’s Victoria Schade uses her powers of puppy persuasion to get the dogs of the “Puppy Bowl” ready for action.

Patrick Berkery February 9, 2023 4:25 am EST
Work FILE - A help wanted sign is posted on the side of a road in Warminster, Pa., Thursday, June 2, 2022. The Labor Department reports Thursday, Nov. 17, on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Work Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Hit a New Record Low in October

The Pennsylvania unemployment rate dropped to 4%, down from 5.6% a year ago.

Ashley Adams Ashley Adams November 21, 2022 2:03 pm EST
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Work I Was Fired After Unionizing My Workplace. Workers Need to Vote Against Corporate Greed on Election Day.

Tori Tambellini was fired after working to unionize her Starbucks store in Pittsburgh. In an op-ed, she talks about the importance of supporting candidates who support workers.

The Keystone Staff The Keystone Staff September 29, 2022 5:10 pm EDT

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In what could be the first store-wide union at the home improvement giant, 274 employees filed a petition with the NLRB.

Patrick Berkery September 21, 2022 2:32 pm EDT
Work President Joe Biden watches as Democratic Pa. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman takes the stage at a United Steelworkers of America Local Union 2227 event in West Mifflin, Pa., Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, to honor workers on Labor Day. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Patrick Berkery September 6, 2022 8:54 am EDT