Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
04/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/21/2026 12:23
Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor's Investments in Pennsylvania's Direct Care Workforce, Calls for Increased Minimum Wage for All Workers
April 21, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA
Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor's Investments in Pennsylvania's Direct Care Workforce, Calls for Increased Minimum Wage for All Workers
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh today advocated for continued investments in Pennsylvania's workforce alongside SEIU Healthcare direct care workers (DCWs) and celebrated recent investments that increased wages for this workforce. Because of investments made in Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-26 Budget, the hourly rates paid to certain DCWs support a $15 hourly wage, personal time off, and recognizes the cost of health insurance.
These workers are seeing increases of $1-$5 per hour from their current hourly wage. Because wages are decided between DCWs and the individual they work with, both employees and the person they work for must fill out, sign, and return a form in order to receive the raise. Forms must be submitted and received by May 8, 2026, to receive pay retroactive to January 1, 2026.
Speakers:
Sec. Arkoosh
Representative Dan Williams
Suzzanne Ott, Caregiver
Cheryl Harp, Caregiver
Brandon Kingsmore, Consumer
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