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PA Labor Market Still Seeing Challenges

September 3rd, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Most segments of Pennsylvania’s economy have bounced back from COVID-era downturns. Historically low unemployment and a tight labor market show signs of growth. Jobs have grown 1.4% in the last year, but Lauren Holubec of Penn Workforce Development says there are still some industries struggling…

   

“We see things like education, health, and business services are driving growth and increasing, but we’re still seeing construction, manufacturing, and government at a below pre-pandemic level.”