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Referendum Fails: LA Minimum Wage Increase Secured

9/9/2025

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The referendum to repeal a $30 minimum wage for Los Angeles hotel and airport workers failed, missing 9,000 valid signatures.
Unite Here Local 11 viewed this as a victory against corporate interests.
The City Council approved the wage increase, set to reach $30 by 2028.
Opponents warned of job losses and halted hotel construction.
Both sides accused each other of fraud during signature collection.

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Story summary

The referendum to repeal a $30 minimum wage for Los Angeles hotel and airport workers failed, missing 9,000 valid signatures.
Unite Here Local 11 viewed this as a victory against corporate interests.
The City Council approved the wage increase, set to reach $30 by 2028.
Opponents warned of job losses and halted hotel construction.
Both sides accused each other of fraud during signature collection.