We set out to hear the realities and perceptions of people working in low-wage industries in the Pittsburgh region. Here’s what we learned.
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Low-Wage Living: Five threats to the livelihoods of low-wage workers in Pennsylvania
From state budget fights to outdated eligibility limits for assistance programs, this list breaks down the barriers to the social safety net.
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Low-Wage Living: Shayla’s leap of faith leads to a raise and a union job
We set out to hear the realities and perceptions of people working in low-wage industries in the Pittsburgh region. Here’s what we learned.
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Low-Wage Living: An illustrated look at data on labor and poverty in Pittsburgh and beyond
To show the trends impacting low-wage workers, we’ve assembled data from government agencies and academic sources tracking measures like unemployment, union membership and racial inequality. Because of geographic limitations in some data sets, the graphs below display a mix of information from the nation, state, Allegheny County, City of Pittsbur
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Low-Wage Living: Joey, a Deaf man, struggles to advance in the workforce
Joey D’Auria is Deaf. He believes the related societal barriers have stalled his professional life.
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Low-Wage Living: Pennsylvania’s minimum wage isn’t rising. What that means for Pittsburgh’s restaurant workers.
We set out to hear the realities and perceptions of people working in low-wage industries in the Pittsburgh region. Here’s what we learned.
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Low-Wage Living: As workers age, health, savings and fear of being overlooked become top issues
Aging workers make up a small portion of the national workforce, but according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers 65 and older are projected to be the fastest growing group from 2016 to 2026.
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Low-Wage Living: KeAnna weathers loss and instability with three children by her side
In the past six years, KeAnna experienced the deaths of two partners — both heart attacks. She lost housing and couldn’t keep her job in child care while also making sure her own children were cared for. She recently found a job in home health care that pays roughly $7.50 an hour. This is low-wage living.
