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.
If you became jobless in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits. There are certain guidelines to qualify for the unemployment benefits as per the federate and state rules. You can avail these benefits by approaching the Unemployment office in your area.