PA's Economy: Winners and Losers

What will it take to secure our human rights? PA Economy Income inequality rising $7.25 PA's minimum wage From the late 1970s to the mid-2000s, incomes of the richest fifth of Pennsylvanians grew by almost 72%. At the same time, incomes of the poorest fifth grew by only 7.7%. Poorest x11.7 Richest $22,970 $269,375 Average income of the poorest 20% of Pennsylvanians in 2008-10. Average income of the richest 5% of Pennsylvanians in 2008-10. Where have corporate taxes gone? PA has tripled 2003: $810 million corporate tax breaks in the past decade. 2012: $2.4 billion The state's flat tax rate and reliance on sales tax for revenue means poor people pay a higher portion of their income in taxes than wealthy people do. How will we create a different future? Identify our Cross lines Use a human Fight common that divide us rights frame- to win struggles work Put People First! PA What will it take to secure our human rights? PA Economy Income inequality rising $7.25 PA's minimum wage From the late 1970s to the mid-2000s, incomes of the richest fifth of Pennsylvanians grew by almost 72%. At the same time, incomes of the poorest fifth grew by only 7.7%. Poorest x11.7 Richest $22,970 $269,375 Average income of the poorest 20% of Pennsylvanians in 2008-10. Average income of the richest 5% of Pennsylvanians in 2008-10. Where have corporate taxes gone? PA has tripled 2003: $810 million corporate tax breaks in the past decade. 2012: $2.4 billion The state's flat tax rate and reliance on sales tax for revenue means poor people pay a higher portion of their income in taxes than wealthy people do. How will we create a different future? Identify our Cross lines Use a human Fight common that divide us rights frame- to win struggles work Put People First! PA