Albuquerque Ramps Up Minimum Wage

Albuquerque’s city council just passed a phased minimum wage hike to $15 an hour by 2029, striking a compromise after heated debate between workers demanding fair pay and businesses warning of financial strain. The original plan to jump to $15 next year was scaled back to ease the burden on employers, while still addressing the growing cost of living. Though future increases will be tied to inflation, not rent, some leaders argue that’s still not enough — the real fight for a truly livable wage is just beginning. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d9c652f693e17fe