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Trump's NLRB Cuts Clash with LA's Minimum Wage Victory

6/21/2025

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Under Trump's leadership, the NLRB has faced significant cuts, undermining workers' rights and collective bargaining—marking the most substantial erosion of union protections in U.S. history. Meanwhile, in a bold move, Los Angeles City Council has championed a high minimum wage for service workers, despite pushback from business groups.

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Under Trump's leadership, the NLRB has faced significant cuts, undermining workers' rights and collective bargaining—marking the most substantial erosion of union protections in U.S. history. Meanwhile, in a bold move, Los Angeles City Council has championed a high minimum wage for service workers, despite pushback from business groups.