Applaud Los Angeles for $30 Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers

We applaud the Los Angeles City Council for advancing a groundbreaking proposal to raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour for tens of thousands of hospitality and airport workers by 2028—just in time for the Olympic Games.

This bold move affirms a simple truth: the workers who keep one of the world’s most visited cities running deserve to earn enough to live in the communities they serve. This wage increase will not only help lift families out of poverty but will also generate over $1.2 billion in local income, with two-thirds expected to be reinvested into the city’s economy.

Tourism workers have been on the frontlines—through wildfires, a pandemic, and now a historic housing crisis. This policy means they’ll have better access to housing, health care, and economic dignity. And with Los Angeles preparing to host global events like the Olympics and the World Cup, there’s no better time to ensure the city’s success is shared by the people who make it possible.

Add your name to applaud Los Angeles leaders, organizers, and workers for setting a new national standard for fair wages—and standing up for the future of working people everywhere.