Joseph Robinette Biden

“ A job is about more than a paycheck. It's about dignity. When I was running for President, I said it was past time to increase the Federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. Last year, I made a downpayment on that pledge with Executive orders directing my administration to work toward ensuring that employees working on Federal contracts and Federal employees earned a $15 per hour minimum wage. ”

“ These workers benefiting from these actions are critical to the functioning of the Federal Government and of our Nation, and I'm proud that their wages will begin to reflect that. I continue to urge Congress to raise the Federal minimum wage to $15 an hour so that American workers can have a job that delivers dignity. ”

“ These are the customer service representatives who answer the phones to ensure that Americans get the health care they deserve; wildland firefighters who protect our forests and communities; custodial workers who keep our military bases clean and safe; nursing assistants who care for our veterans; and laborers who build and repair Federal facilities. The workers that will disproportionately benefit from this pay increase are women, workers of color, and workers with disabilities. ”