Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Public hearing on nursing workforce shortages and the role of private universities in developing a talent pipeline
Meeting to consider SB 406, SB 906 and SB 1215
Meeting to consider SB 142, SB 908 and SB 1269
Meetings to consider SB 1053 and HB 135
News
Robinson Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Nursing Shortages, Workforce Development
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chairman of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, today hosted a roundtable discussion at Carlow University to examine nursing workforce shortages in Pennsylvania and the role private universities play in developing the next generation of healthcare professionals. [Read More]
Robinson, Baker Applaud Updated Elevator Safety Standards
As chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee and as the prime sponsor of legislation creating the Elevator Safety Board, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Lisa Baker (R-20) applauded the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s approval of updated elevator safety standards last week. The two senators have worked collaboratively to advance updated standards during the last few years to improve consumer confidence in elevators across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Robinson Hosts Hearing on Keeping Construction Jobs Local
Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chair of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, hosted a hearing today to discuss his legislation to require contractors on public works projects to hire local labor. [Read More]
Labor and Industry Committee Advances Legislation to Ensure Claimants Make Good Faith Efforts to Find Work
The Senate Labor and Industry Committee, chaired by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), advanced legislation to clarify the Unemployment Compensation (UC) Law regarding claimants who take actions to discourage their own hire. [Read More]
Robinson Bill Creating Paid Family Leave Program Passes Senate Committee
Legislation to establish a state-paid family leave program was approved by the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today, according to the committee chair and sponsor of the bill, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). [Read More]
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The committee is responsible for considering a wide range of issues pertaining to both employers and employees, including Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, workplace safety, building codes and workforce development.
The panel also provides oversight of the state Department of Labor and Industry, as well as the Human Relations Commission, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, and Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board.