DC Council Passes Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Day Bills
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)In a major win for local labor and community
activists, the DC City Council yesterday passed bills increasing the minimum
wage and extending Paid Sick Days to restaurant employees. “Thank you
everyone for all your hard work,” said Metro Washington Council Assistant
Political/Legislative Coordinator Alya Solomon. “We couldn't have done it
without out you!” Mayor Gray is expected to sign the bill. In related news,
Prince
George's County Executive Rushern Baker signed the PG County Minimum Wage Bill,
completing the area trifecta of minimum wage increases.