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.
You can receive unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks. If by that time you have not been able to find employment you will have to file for an extension. Information about unemployment benefits extensions can be found here: http://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/FAQ_-_Extended_Unemployment_Benefits.htm.