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LA Union Pushes $30 Minimum Wage Amid Job Loss Fears

6/26/2025

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A Los Angeles union proposes raising the minimum wage to $30 an hour, building on a recent increase to $22.50 for hotel and airport workers.
Hospitality leaders caution that this could negatively impact the struggling tourism sector.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association forecasts 15,000 job losses and stalled hotel projects due to the wage increase.
A referendum to repeal the wage law is in progress, needing nearly 93,000 signatures by month-end.
Critics warn of potential job losses and price increases stemming from California's earlier wage hikes.

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A Los Angeles union proposes raising the minimum wage to $30 an hour, building on a recent increase to $22.50 for hotel and airport workers.
Hospitality leaders caution that this could negatively impact the struggling tourism sector.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association forecasts 15,000 job losses and stalled hotel projects due to the wage increase.
A referendum to repeal the wage law is in progress, needing nearly 93,000 signatures by month-end.
Critics warn of potential job losses and price increases stemming from California's earlier wage hikes.