Pew: 6 facts about economic inequality in the U.S.
Rising economic inequality in the United States has become a central issue in the 2020 presidential contest. more
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West Chester University joins county in sponsoring job fair
The PA CareerLink® Chester County and West Chester University will host a job fair that is open to all Chester County residents on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. more
Chester County issues report on youth employment issues
The new Chester County Youth Profile provides data on youth unemployment rates and the industries in which they are most likely to work. more
Pew survey shows most believe US economic system is unfair
Seven-in-ten U.S. adults say the economic system in their country unfairly favors powerful interests, compared with less than a third who say the system is generally fair to most Americans. more
Drexel offers free job training to young men impacted by violence
The Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice at Drexel University has developed a free job training program for men ages 18-30 with lived experience of violence. more
First Up seeks stories about early childhood staffing crisis
It's critical that adocates and policy makers understand the struggle to find quality staff in child care programs. more
City pilots new rental voucher program
Philadelphia is testing a new approach to helping city residents pay their rent. more
Government programs halved US poverty rate since 1967: study
Researchers from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analyzed Census data and other data to determine the impact of economic security programs on US poverty levels. more
Economy League study asks why city wages trail employment stats
As economists, policymakers, and labor advocates continue to discuss the implications and possible solutions to this quandary, the Economy League offers some local context and data. more
PA Senate approves increase in state minimum wage
The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation, Senate Bill 79, just before adjourning for the holidays, that would increase the state minimum wage to $9.50 per hour by 2022. more
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