Governor Wolf signs executive order to raise minimum wage for some state employees
Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order on Monday that raises the minimum wage for certain state employees under his jurisdiction, as well as state government contractors. The order would raise the minimum wage for these employees to $10.15, which is up from $7.25.
This executive order increases wages for 265 AFSCME-represented state employees. 112 tax season clerks, 81 clerks, 60 typists and 12 custodians will see an increase. Furthermore, Wolf has urged agencies outside of his jurisdiction that are not affected by this order to also raise wages, and urged the legislature to raise the minimum wage for all Pennsylvanians.
“This is a very commendable move by Governor Wolf. The economy has hit everyone hard, and most working Americans could use a raise. I hope more employers follow suit and I hope the legislature works to extend a higher wage to all Pennsylvanian workers,” Council 13 Executive Director David Fillman said.