Baldwin Helps Home Health Care Worker As Part Of Minimum Wage Campaign

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin briefly assisted a home health care worker Monday while making the case for a higher national minimum wage.

In West Allis, Baldwin spent about 45 minutes helping a health care worker, who earns $10 an hour caring for her adult son, who has round-the-clock medical needs.

The Democratic lawmaker acknowledged she’s trying to boost the cause of unions like the Service Employees International Union with their efforts for a higher minimum wage.

“A campaign is obviously underway, but particularly when you get a chance to meet with individuals who are providing care to those (who sometimes) need 24/7 care, you understand we need to do something about this,” said Baldwin.

No votes are scheduled in the Republican-led House of Representatives on raising the minimum wage, but the issue is already a part of the presidential race, with Republican candidates opposed to a federal wage hike.