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Los Angeles: It’s Time to Fast Track a Wage Theft Policy
On Labor Day, Mayor Eric Garcetti proposed a gradual increase in the minimum wage from $9 per hour to $13.25 by 2017. Carwasheros applaud the Mayor’s efforts to put money into the pockets of hard-working people. Many families rely on the income of low-wage earners and a raise will make…
From Orange CO.: “Union-backed car wash workers fight for more pay, shade”
The OC Register recently reported on labor unions working to organize carwash workers. You can read the entire piece here. Or read the summary below: “So far, nearly 200 workers at 23 Southern California carwashes have signed collective bargaining agreements with their bosses, and campaigns are underway at other outlets.”…
New Report: Wage Theft Hurts Health
New Study Finds Wage Theft Has Multiple Impacts on a Working Person’s Health, Proposes Recommendations Los Angeles is the wage theft capital of the nation. Working Angelenos are robbed of $26 million each week. It has been reported that wage theft hurts workers, families and responsible businesses. To date, efforts…