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Ahead Of The Curve On Minimum Wage

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Corinne Gaston
Deputy Opinion Editor

Should businesses be responsible for worker well-being?

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Councilmembers Motion For Higher Minimum Wage And Wage Theft Protection

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Emily Goldberg
Staff Reporter

Councilman Gil Cedillo said a wage increase has been slowgoing, but progress is being made.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

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Working Three Jobs And Still Not Saving

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Sergio Sanjuro spends 30 hours a week driving passengers for Uber. (Yingzhi Yang/Neon Tommy)

Yingzhi Yang
Staff Reporter

A 25-year-old works day and night only to make ends meet.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

A Minimum Wage Increase Triggers Tough Decisions

Comments (0) | Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti, minimum wage, Minimum Wage Increase, wage

Karim Kurdi, 33, an owner of the Mar Vista Ranch Market greets customers at his store.

Olga Grigoryants
Contributor

This small store owner supports a raising the minimum wage, even if it may threaten his business.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Raising The Minimum Wage Won't Sink L.A. Businesses

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Allie Farinacci
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Raising the minimum wage will not be as harmful as you think, say two small businesses in Atwater Village. 
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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Minimum Wage Plan Tastes Bitter To Café Demitasse

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Cafe Demitasse (Daina Beth Solomon/Neon Tommy)

Daina Beth Solomon
Contributor

Paying higher wages could threaten Bobak Roshan's business, already burdened by fees and taxes.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

The Hidden Costs Of Raising The Wage

Comments (0) | FICA, Garcetti, hidden cost, hidden costs, l.a., Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti, metro, Metro fare hike, minimum wage, minimum wage hike, wage

Alexandra Farinacci
Contributor

Employers are going to have to pay a lot more than $4 if Garcetti's wage boosting proposal goes into effect. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

The Low-Wage Worker Who Doesn't Want a Raise

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Sean Burch
Contributor

Not all minimum wage earners want Garcetti's wage hike to pass. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

A Few Dollars, A Big Difference

Comments (3) | Garcetti, inflation, l.a., livable wage, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti, minimum wage, minimum wage hike, population, wage

Daina Beth Solomon
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Los Angeles roots for the underdog while riling businesses with proposals to hike the minimum wage.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

L.A. City Council Votes To Raise Minimum Wage for Hotel Workers

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Olivia Niland
Web Producer

Proponents want to increase minimum wage to $15.37 for non-union hotel workers.

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