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L.A. City Council Advances $30 Minimum Wage for Hotel and Airport Workers

The Council approved the wage hike package 12-3, with a final vote required next week to confirm phased increases and healthcare provisions by 2028.

File photo: people cheer and hold signs during a rally outside Los Angeles City Hall to demand an immediate wage increase for tourism workers ahead of the 2028 Olympics in the city on July 30, 2024.
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Overview

  • The Los Angeles City Council approved a proposal to raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $30 per hour by 2028, with a 12-3 vote on May 14, 2025.
  • The ordinance includes phased wage increases starting at $22.50 in July 2025, reaching $30 by 2028, alongside a $8.35 hourly healthcare payment starting in 2026.
  • A mandatory housekeeping training program for hotel workers at properties with over 60 rooms is also part of the proposal, addressing worker rights and safety issues.
  • Labor unions, including Unite Here Local 11, championed the measure as a way to support working families and ensure economic benefits from the 2028 Olympic Games reach local workers.
  • Industry leaders warn the wage hike could lead to job losses, closures, and reduced investment, citing financial pressures on the tourism sector and international travel declines.