84 Lumber Hiring Event Thursday, April 15 from 7 am to 5 pm Starting at $15 per hour Job Offers on the Spot! PUP offers…
Category: Issues
PUP’s focus on addressing the needs of the poor extends beyond finding jobs. There is a significant need in Philadelphia for commuter options for Philadelphians without access to a personal vehicle who work in outlying suburban locations. For those workers, PUP is involved in organizing vanpools.
The housing crisis continues for many middle and low-income families and PUP has been instrumental in helping families keep their homes.
The underlying cause of poverty, homelessness, limited access to high-quality health care is the lack of good jobs. That is why PUP is involved in the fight to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania.
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Unemployed Organizing Committee Bulletin – April 2021 Working to protect the jobless!
Unemployed Organizing Committee The Philadelphia Unemployment Project continues to fight for all unemployed workers. As the extension of unemployment and other benefits for laid off…
Looking for a job? Need to start working immediately?
The Philadelphia Unemployment Project’s Commuter Options program has connections to employers across the Philadelphia region who are hiring today. These jobs pay $13-$16 per hour.…
Press and photos from PUP rally to demand a working unemployment system
The PA unemployment system remains in chaos with thousands not getting their checks. Rally at the Governor’s office to demand answers! 3 CBS Philly –…
Housing Advocates Organize to Secure Help for Pennsylvania’s Struggling Homeowners
Over 60 advocates from around PA came together on February 19 to fight to protect families from foreclosure. Pennsylvania is facing a likely housing crisis…
Unemployed renters ride the uncertain tide of fluctuating aid
“Some jobless Philadelphians have gone from receiving hundreds of dollars a week in unemployment benefits to less than $50 without understanding why, “said Andrew Lee,…
‘I’ve Cried A Lot During This Process’: Pennsylvanians Continue To Report Problems With Delayed Unemployment Checks
“You make a mistake in this system, you could be out of benefits for months,” said PUP Director John Dodds “We’re hoping that things are…
NOT NEARLY ENOUGH! Thank you for attending the Town Hall for a Better Stimulus
The new COVID release stimulus passed by Congress completely fails to address the needs of millions of unemployed workers. We demand a better, more robust…
Here’s how some Philadelphians plan to spend the $600 stimulus check
“A protest was scheduled Sunday afternoon outside Toomey’s Center City office, organized by the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, an advocacy group for unemployed workers.” by Christian…