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LA Council Approves $30 Minimum Wage for Olympic Workers

5/20/2025

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In a bold move, the Los Angeles City Council has greenlit a minimum wage hike to $30 per hour for tourism workers by 2028, dubbed the "Olympic Wage." This initiative seeks to uplift workers as the city gears up for the 2028 Olympics, though critics fear it could stifle job growth and deter business investments.

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In a bold move, the Los Angeles City Council has greenlit a minimum wage hike to $30 per hour for tourism workers by 2028, dubbed the "Olympic Wage." This initiative seeks to uplift workers as the city gears up for the 2028 Olympics, though critics fear it could stifle job growth and deter business investments.