Earned Sick Days Victory in Philadelphia

On October 13, 2011, City Council voted 15-2 to add earned sick days to our city living wage legislation, which covers employers who contract with the city, companies receiving city subsidies, and tenants who lease office space in buildings that received subsidies.  Philadelphia now becomes the first city in the country to make earned sick days part of their living wage ordinance.

We are thrilled with the vote, and many Councilmembers agree with us that they see it as a step towards passing a full earned sick days bill next year, which is our plan. While the Mayor does not support this bill, we have more than a veto-proof majority.