We believe the basic problem is that there are not enough workers to assist claimants and to make eligibility determinations. The unemployment system has been…
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Tuba Skinny concert fundraiser – anniversary ad book
The Tuba Skinny concert that PUP organized honoring Senator Sharif Street was a success. Over 300 people attended the concert at the Commodore Barry Club…
Unemployed in Harrisburg again to continue to lobby the legislature for a fully staffed unemployment service
Unemployed went to Harrisburg on 24th May and 8th June to continue to lobby the legislature for a fully staffed unemployment service. People told their…
PUP traveled to Harrisburg to lobby for adequate staffing for the UC
Unemployed members of PUP traveled to Harrisburg yesterday to lobby for adequate staffing for the states’s broken UC system. Article: Part of Pennsylvania’s persistent Unemployment…
PUP in Action, Plus NELP Policy Brief- Unemployment Comp as a Racial Justice Issue
Senator Street and laid off workers speaking out on the need for a working unemployment compensation system outside Senate Appropriations Committee hearings on March 16…
Media coverage of PUP’s organizing the unemployed during the pandemic
Links to media coverage of PUP during the pandemic beginning on March 2020: Frustrated Pennsylvanians Still Waiting For Pandemic-Related Unemployment Payments (YouTube) Unemployed Pennsylvanians demand…
Meeting for homeowners on federal program to pay your back mortgage, Thursday, 12/9 at 7pm
Are you struggling to pay your mortgage? Join PUP this Thursday at 7pm for an informational meeting on the Homeowners Assistance Fund, an upcoming federal…
30 Great Philly Nonprofits to Give to This Year – PUP is in the list!
Philadelphia Magazine – December Issue 30 Great Philly Nonprofits to Give to This Year The pandemic reinforced just how powerful the simple act of giving…
Rally November 15th 2021 at the CareerLink to demand that UC benefits be paid! Videos and pictures
Release Our Benefits Rally! Channel 10 evening news coverage of Monday’s rally for unemployment benefits