Pennsylvania and 19 other states still offer minimum wages aligned with the federal rate of $7.25 per hour. Rep. Patty Kim said Monday she’s been advocating for a higher rate since 2013. A $15 minimum wage would boost annual earnings by an average of $4,300, a research analyst said.
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Pennsylvania’s minimum wage debate revisited
(The Center Square) – The pandemic’s impact on income growth aside, lawmakers say workers need not wait for another “once-in-a-century” emergency to earn a livable wage.
(The Center Square) – The pandemic’s impact on income growth aside, lawmakers say workers need not wait for another “once-in-a-century” emergency to earn a livable wage.
HARRISBURG — The pandemic’s impact on income growth aside, lawmakers say workers need not wait for another “once-in-a-century” emergency to earn a livable wage.