Chuck Pennacchio on Jobs

Supports "living wage" increase in minimum wage

In 1968, the federal minimum wage was 86% of the poverty level; today, it is just 64%. When employers pay substandard wages they are, in effect, creating an unauthorized public subsidy for their businesses, and increasing pressure on limited public resources.

Other candidates have proposed marginal increases to the current minimum wage of $5.15 an hour. Working families in Pennsylvania deserve far more. They deserve a living wage and I will fight to make it happen.

Source: Campaign website, www.chuck2006.com, "Issues" May 2, 2006

End tax incentives for job outsourcing

Help prevent job outsourcing by ending tax incentives and loopholes for companies that shift jobs overseas
Believes NAFTA and CAFTA undermine the concept of fair trade
Trade should uphold America's commitment to human rights, fair wages, safe working conditions and environmental standards

Source: Excerpts from Pennachio campaign volunteer Kim Jordan Apr 3, 2006

Protect overtime pay, worker organizing, and American jobs

Tax incentives for companies to expand their American workforce
Raise the minimum wage to help improve local economies
Protect overtime pay, OSHA regulations, and the right to organize

Source: Excerpts from Pennachio campaign volunteer Kim Jordan Apr 3, 2006

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