(The Center Square) — Though Pittsburgh lags behind comparable cities, it does have some bright spots. The Allegheny Conference on Community Development, pulling stats from the second quarter of 2024, found some reasons for optimism. The labor force, for example, grew almost 2% year over year, “a full percentage point greater than […]
G. David Sload: Helping keep Pennsylvanians employed with bi-partisan support
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), Keystone Chapter represents 30,000 skilled construction employees in nearly 700 companies throughout most of Pennsylvania. We fully recognize the workforce shortage is growing and that there are several Pennsylvanians that have hit barriers to employment due to legal issues. We started a journey years […]
Trey Price: PA worker classification bill would repeat California’s mistakes
California’s law drove up the cost of labor and reduced employment. Pennsylvania’s would likely do the same.
By Trey Price
State may ban non-compete agreements for doctors, nurses
The change would help reduce health care costs, proponents said.
By Anthony Hennen
Gina Pope: Pennsylvania needs to be friendlier
“You’ve got a friend in Pennsylvania” ought to apply to the government, too.
By Gina L. Pope
Anthony Hennen: Pennsylvania’s low unemployment rate masks bigger problems
Unemployment rates are down, but fewer people are working.
By Anthony Hennen
The Editors: Fetterman’s crude attacks on Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry
The candidate’s claims about the oil and gas industry tell only half the story.
From The Editors
Hunter Tower: In Pennsylvania, Janus is more relevant than ever
On its fourth birthday, Janus stands as a metaphor for freedom — a concept that will never be irrelevant.
By Hunter Tower
Gambescia + Bolno: Today’s corporate responsibility shift will bottom out
Companies’ recent race to become the most socially responsible conflicts with the purpose of the for-profit corporate enterprise.
By Stephen F. Gambescia and Stew Bolno
Jonathan Koehler: Why unions will fix working conditions and help businesses build back better
Communities are stronger when businesses and employees, through their unions, work together rather than against each other.
By Jonathan Koehler