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LA Unions Plan Strikes for Higher Wages During Olympics
1/23/2026
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- Labor unions in Los Angeles plan strikes during the 2028 Olympics to win higher wages.
- They aim to align contract expirations to maximize bargaining power, inspired by the Paris Games.
- A minimum wage hike to $30 per hour for hotel workers is set for July 2028.
- Business groups say the wage hike could harm tourism.
- Thelma Cortez hopes the Olympics will create better job opportunities amid rising living costs.
