Labor Advocates Celebrate Los Angeles Wage Victory - June 4, 2015

Episode Number 35 - Original Airdate: June 4, 2015Labor Advocates Celebrate Los Angeles Wage VictoryLos Angeles is about to become the largest American city to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour, an increase to be phased in over five years. The wage is more than twice the current minimum rate required by U.S. law. It's the latest victory in a national drive by labor unions and low-income workers, but some business groups say it will cost jobs.This story was originally aired on June 4, 2015 on Voice of America, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan. #voa #mikeo'sullivan #la #losangeles #minimumwage #laborunions #jobs #laborlaw #livingwage #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica