Wages for Low Paid Home Care Workers Could Rise Under Pa. Budget Proposal. Is It Enough?

Wages for Low Paid Home Care Workers Could Rise Under PA Budget Proposal. Is It Enough?

The proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro would add $21 million to the budget for certain home care workers. But advocates say much more is needed before PA pay is competitive. By Vincent DiFonzo, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign …

Wages for Low Paid Home Care Workers Could Rise Under Pa. Budget Proposal. Is It Enough?

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Supporters believe Pennsylvania lawmakers will include $21 million in the final budget deal to raise wages for a small group of home care workers in an industry known for low pay. The increase, pitched by Demo…