What's going on with raising the minimum wage

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9. Another public meeting 5/13

We have to turn up the heat - continue building the movement to pressure city council to deliver $15 faster, and to prevent big business from smuggling in even more loopholes.

Already big business has won a 3-4 year phase-in. Why should workers have to live in poverty any longer; to subsidize the profits of Amazon, Starbucks and McDonalds?

Businesses under 500 employees get 4-7 years to phase-in $15; this could be significantly reduced, to 3 years, without harming small business. Workers at businesses with less than 500 employees who receive healthcare or tips will be paid a lower minimum wage than other workers for 10 years under Mayor Murray's plan. But, healthcare doesn't pay the rent, and workers cannot rely on tips to make up the difference.

It's clear that our pressure has a real impact. So, we need to fight for $15 at every stage! Please mark your calendars and attend all public events on $15 when and where possible.

The only public hearing on $15 in the evening is next Tuesday, May 13th:

Rainier Beach High School
8815 Seward Park Avenue South, Seattle