California Assembly OKs highest minimum wage
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – (Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
The proposal was passed Thursday and now moves on to the state Senate for consideration.
Democrats who control both legislative chambers hailed the increase as a boon to more than 2 million of California’s poorest workers and an example to the nation as it struggles with a growing gap between rich and poor.
Republicans echoed fears from business owners and economists that the annual increases – eventually tied to inflation – would compound California’s image as hostile to business.
The Assembly passed SB3 with a 48-26 vote.
The state of New York is considering a similar measure.
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