Union leaders joined members of the House Democratic Policy Committee Wednesday afternoon to discuss legislation affecting their efforts. They also talked about what they’re doing to support and protect their members.

Organized labor have been major advocates for Democratic agendas since this new session started. Unions have stumped for key proposals like the minimum wage increase and Restore Pennsylvania.

A Philadelphia City Council committee hearing Monday morning brought to light the poor conditions and wages workers endure in parking lots and domestic service jobs in the city. It also brought to light how the city’s leadership has found a way around the minimum wage impasse in Harrisburg to boost pay for their constituents.

City Council has taken up more efforts to raise wages and improve working conditions for residents in various sectors over the past few months. Most of the sitting councilmembers, along with Mayor Jim Kenney (D), face re-election this year.