By Jason Scott
Lehigh Valley Business, March 8, 2016
... Wolf continues to push for legislation to expand the minimum wage across the entire commonwealth. An estimated 1.2 million people would be impacted, according to the governor. ... Wolf was joined at the news conference by several lawmakers, including Rep. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin), the lead sponsor of a bill to increase the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour.
John Traynor, owner of the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, and Charlie Crystle, co-founder and CEO of The Lancaster Food Co., also were in attendance to support the governor's call for statewide action.
"The governor's action is a vital step forward," Traynor said. "Businesses throughout our state will see greater consumer demand as workers have more money to spend."
The Lancaster Food Co., a city-based organic food producer, started out with a mission to pay its employees a livable wage. Jobs start at $12.50 per hour and quickly move up to $14.
"Investing in staff reduces costly turnover and creates a more committed, productive, healthier workforce, which helps my business prosper," Crystle said.
Crystle employs 11 full-time and six part-time workers. He said he hasn't had anyone quit. ...
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