diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 3adcad3..d47cfd2 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ issues:
   daysUntilClose: 7
   # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
   exemptLabels:
-    - pinned
-    - security
+    - "pinned"
+    - "security"
     - "good first issue"
   # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
   staleLabel: wontfix