LOS ANGELES (NewsNation) — A group of labor and left-leaning activists is pushing to raise California’s minimum wage in the wake of recent polling and a series of Democratic wins at the ballot box.
Their goal: A $30 minimum wage in both Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Whether the proposal will gain real traction remains unclear, but many small business owners warn that it could hurt their business.
Labor groups seek phased-in wage increase
Proponents argue raising the minimum wage by $1.50 each year until it reaches $30 is realistic, given the boost in tourism and revenue expected from the 2028 L.A. Olympics…