Today the minimum wage in LA finally hits $15!
As a result of legislation I co-sponsored in 2015, the wage has been climbing since 2016. Today, it reaches $15 for employees of business w 26+ employees. For employees of smaller biz, the wage is $14.25 and will reach $15 in 2021.
As a result of legislation I co-sponsored in 2015, the wage has been climbing since 2016. Today, it reaches $15 for employees of business w 26+ employees. For employees of smaller biz, the wage is $14.25 and will reach $15 in 2021.
Future wage increases are tied to inflation. This was the work of a tremendous grassroots coalition of labor, community and religious groups, and I was proud to co-sponsor with @CD6Nury @CurrenDPriceJr and @gilcedillo. It started a legislative trend that spread statewide.
But $15/hr won't help if you can't afford housing, which is why I support #HomesGuarantee and the #HealthyLA coalition. And a $15/hr doesn't help if you don't have a job, which is why we need the @BernieSanders @KamalaHarris bill to give Americans $2000/month during COVID crisis.
