The study by AlixPartners estimates that the cost of outsourcing manufacturing labor to China will catch up to the labor costs in the U.S. by 2015.
Pennsylvania state law sets the absolute maximum length of time you can receive state unemployment benefits at 26 weeks. However, some claimants won't qualify for 26 weeks of unemployment payments because of the wages earned in their base years.
Q: For how long may an individual receive unemployment compensation? A: From 20 to a maximum of 26 weeks depending on how many weeks the individual worked before filing for unemployment compensation. This limit is occasionally extended during times of economic hardship.