diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 3cd99ec039b..1148f62f805 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ daysUntilClose: 20
 exemptLabels:
   - accepted
   - security
+  - working
+  - pr-welcome
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable