$9.50 minimum wage bill advances in Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A compromise package to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage for the first time since 2009 is advancing in the Legislature, up against a deadline for Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf to relent on his effort to extend overtime pay eligibility to thousands of workers.
A Senate committee on Monday passed a newly unveiled measure to gradually raise the minimum wage to $9.50 in 2022.
The state’s current minimum wage is the federal minimum of $7.25.
A spokeswoman for Senate Republican leaders says they expect to bring it to a floor vote this week, although its prospects in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives are unclear.
The bill is more modest than what Wolf proposed in January, and requires him to make a number of concessions. That includes rescinding his proposed overtime regulation before a state rule-making board votes on it Thursday.
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If the paid wages don't meet the need? Move on!
This is a nothing issue. Minimum wage means nothing, as it is, the job market dictates the wages.
This will make the governor look good though. Heck, a three year old could legislate this garbage.
If that's your desire, move to Portland.
I'm thinking you aren't an employer, heck, I'll bet you don't even work.
Portland is a good fit for you.