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.
Pennsylvania Unemployment Phone Number. Pennsylvania Benefits. In case you have filed an application for unemployment compensation benefits within the last year, and have a particular question about your claim or your eligibility, call the PA Unemployment Phone Number: Toll-Free: 1-888-313-7284.