L.A. council backs $30 minimum wage for hotel and LAX workers

The Los Angeles City Council voted to raise the minimum wage for over 23,000 tourism workers to $30 per hour by July 2028, with incremental increases starting at $22.50 in July. Labor unions supported the move, citing the need for workers to keep up with rising costs. Some business leaders expressed concerns about the impact on hotels and LAX concessionaires, warning of potential closures and economic repercussions.

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