Oakland minimum wage proposal heads to city council after committee vote
A plan to raise Oakland’s minimum wage to thirty dollars an hour has advanced to the city council, as fast-food workers in Alameda protest alleged wage theft and delayed pay.
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Employment and small business activity shape local economies through hiring, wages, workplace standards, entrepreneurship, and the cost of operating a business. California's industries and regions differ in their needs for workers, training, permits, and capital. Labor disputes and changes in working arrangements can affect employees and employers alike. What supports job growth in one region may not meet the needs of employers and workers elsewhere in the state.