The Los Angeles City Council voted to raise the minimum wage for tourism workers to $30 per hour by 2028, despite legal advice to postpone the decision. City Attorney Michael J. Dundas warned that the changes requested by council members required further review for compliance with the Brown Act, which mandates proper meeting notifications. However, the council proceeded with the vote, resulting in a political benefit for the Unite Here Local 11 union, which had organized a nearby election to raise dues for its members.
"We advise that the posted agenda for today's meeting provides insufficient notice under the Brown Act for first consideration and adoption of an ordinance to increase the wages and health benefits for hotel and airport workers."
"Despite objections from business groups, hotel owners and airport businesses, the council pressed ahead anyway, voting 12-3 to increase the minimum wage of those workers to $30 per hour by 2028."
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