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Pa. adds more than 15k nonfarm jobs, sets record high for 11th straight month
Pennsylvania’s total nonfarm jobs increased more than 15,600 in June 2024 to a record high of 6,183,900, marking an 11th consecutive record high for Pennsylvania’s jobs count.
L&I summit focused on preparing Pa. workers for jobs
Industry leaders from across Pennsylvania met this week with Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker for a summit aimed at preparing Pennsylvania workers for family-sustaining jobs.
Pa. L&I addresses rise in child labor ahead of summer job surge
Child labor in Pennsylvania rose 43% in 2023, and Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker reminded Pennsylvanians of the protections afforded to workers under the age of 18.
Pa. economy continues steady growth, record-low unemployment
The job market in April is the strongest in six decades, according to a study conducted by the Keystone Research Center.
Pa. nonfarm jobs increase, reach record high for ninth straight month
Pennsylvania’s nonfarm jobs reached a record high for the ninth consecutive month.
Pa. employers reminded to submit nominations for safety excellence
Pennsylvania employers are reminded to submit nominations for the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence by Wednesday, May 1.
Pa. nonfarm jobs again reach record high employment
Pennsylvania’s nonfarm jobs set a record high for an eighth straight month, and the unemployment rate remains at 3.4% in March.
Need to succeed: Shapiro Administration, workforce leaders address state’s labor future
The Shapiro Administration and workforce leaders address state’s labor future.
New grant opportunity for Pa. agriculture offered by Shapiro Administration
To aid Pennsylvanians in the organic agriculture industry, the Shapiro Administration announced a new grant opportunity.
Wendy’s fined by state for child labor violations
A total of 21 Wendy’s locations have been fined for violating Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act.
Apprenticeship program for PA teachers addresses staffing shortages
A grant to develop an apprenticeship program for teachers has been announced by the Shapiro Administration.
Shapiro Administration investing nearly $3M to bolster direct care workforce
The Shapiro Administration is investing nearly $3 million to bolster Pennsylvania's direct care workforce.
