California's minimum wage has been steadily increasing due to inflation adjustments, with many cities surpassing the state minimum. This reflects the varying economic conditions across regions.
Unions have succeeded in pushing for industry-specific wage increases that exceed the statewide minimum wage, demonstrating a shift in strategy for advocating for higher pay.
The skyrocketing cost of living has led to local adjustments in the minimum wage, resulting in 40 cities exceeding California's state minimum, primarily benefiting local workers.
The proposed Proposition 32 aims to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18, reflecting the economic pressures and evolving labor market conditions following prior increases.
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