Denise Kennedy, secretary at Garretford Elementary School, commented, “What the governor is proposing is common sense. Paying workers fairly on the lower end of the pay scale will put more money in our pockets so we can spend it at local businesses.”
In a statement, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 1776 and 23 expressed gratitude to Gov. Wolf.
Tony Helfer, president of Local 23, commented, “Hardworking Pennsylvanians are hurt by the current overtime rule, whose current wage limits have not kept pace with inflation. It is time to bring these rates up to date so that Pennsylvania can remain an attractive place to work and live.”
On the other hand, Wendell W. Young IV, president of Local 1776, said, “This is an important step to take in strengthening the middle class in Pennsylvania. Too many Pennsylvanians work more than 40 hours a week with nothing extra to show for their efforts – and it’s time that they receive compensation for their hours of work and dedication.”
