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Discuss “Pennsylvania proposes minimum wage increase”

Two weeks ago, Governor Ed Rendell announced his intention to increase the minimum wage of Pennsylvania by making incremental changes from the current federal level of $5.15. The minimum wage would increase to $6.25 by 2006 and $7.15 by 2007, with later possible increases if the standard of living goes up.

Governor Rendell made the announcement of this new initiative at a rally of labor unions and supporters on September 5. Within Pennsylvania, about 254,000 workers will benefit if the proposal is enacted into law.

The governor has said he initially waited to let the federal government take action on the issue. However, the federal government did not act in accordance with Governor Rendell?s wishes. In March, when Congress passed an overhaul...

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