Posted 4/12/2024, 1:17:00 AM
Labor Group Pushes for $20 Minimum Wage for All Sectors to Aid Those Struggling with California's High Cost of Living
- Labor group demands California's new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers be extended to all sectors to help those struggling with high cost of living
- Group argues many are leaving California or not having families due to unaffordable cost of living
- Group president disputes warnings of job losses, arguing past minimum wage hikes haven't led to that
- President argues raising wages will stimulate economy as workers spend more
- Small businesses have joined push for higher wages to level playing field