US EditionState representatives, union leaders advocate for $15 minimum wage
- State representatives and union leaders held a rally in Harrisburg on May 5, 2025, advocating to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 per hour.
- They have pushed for this increase for 15 consecutive years, as the current $7.25 wage, unchanged since 2008, matches the federal rate and remains below all neighboring states.
- House Bill 1150, introduced by Rep. Roni Green, would raise the wage to $15 in 2026, tie it to cost of living, allow municipalities to set higher minimums, and enforce wage rules for tipped workers.
- According to Democrats, 1.3 million Pennsylvanians—including home care workers, custodians, and school staff—would benefit; Green also claimed the increase could add a million dollars in state revenue.
- Opponents warn higher wages could close small businesses, while advocates highlight the wage’s stagnation amid rising living costs and the need to support working families struggling to make ends meet.
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Pennsylvania $15 Minimum Wage Battle Heats Up in Harrisburg - American Faith
Labor unions and Democrat lawmakers rallied in Harrisburg on Monday in support of a $15 minimum wage bill, reigniting a battle that’s raged for 15 consecutive years. Pennsylvania’s minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour—the same as the federal rate—and lower than all surrounding states. Rep. Roni Green, D-Philadelphia, introduced House Bill 1150, which would gradually raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 by 2026 and index it to inflation. The bi…
19 Years Too Long: Pennsylvania Workers Demand Fair Wages and an End to Poverty Pay
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, union leaders, and workers gathered in the state capital on Monday, May 5, to demand that Pennsylvania lawmakers act after nearly two decades of inaction on minimum wage reform. The rally, held in the shadow of a rainy Capitol, called for swift movement on long-stalled legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage, which continues to lag behind all neighboring states and remains the federal f…
City of Burien hit with countersuit over minimum wage initiative - The B-Town (Burien) Blog
The sponsors of Burien’s voter-approved minimum wage measure, which was approved by over 57%, have filed a countersuit against the city, accusing officials of obstructing the initiative, violating open meetings laws, and infringing on constitutional rights, according to court documents filed April 10. In the February 2024 special election, Burien voters approved Initiative Measure No. 1 with 57.18% voting in favor (4,988 votes) and 42.82% oppose…
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