The new law, championed by council members Curren Price and Hugo Soto-Martinez, is the highest minimum wage ordinance in the United States. It will raise the wage of workers in airports and hotels in the city of Los Angeles to $30 by the 2028 Olympic and Paralympics and ensure access to family health care. Mayor Bass is expected to sign the law soon, and it would take effect July 1st.
This significant victory is a legacy improvement Los Angeles working families can count on ahead of the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Tourism workers – who labor in one of the highest revenue industries in the city – have been unable to afford housing and health insurance for themselves and their families. Many of them are one missed paycheck away from becoming unhoused. This legislation is a lifeline to support our fellow workers – and support our city in its fight to solve our affordable housing and homelessness crises.
The Tourism Workers Rising campaign – anchored by UNITE HERE Local 11, SEIU-USWW, LAANE, and CLUE – has been advocating for this ordinance since eight City Councilmembers signed on to its introduction in April 2023. It’s been a long, tough fight. And together, we finally won.
This victory was only possible because of our wide-reaching coalition of partners. Over 350 small businesses, and over 150 unions, community and faith-based organizations, and Neighborhood Councils came together to show up in solidarity.
This victory is evidence that when communities and workers organize to demand justice, we win. We thank you for all your support in this fight. |
