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How restaurants feel about increasing LA's minimum wage
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May 19, 2015
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How restaurants feel about increasing LA's minimum wage
As happens every time any city looks to increase the base of pay, a lot of business groups in L.A. are upset by this proposal - especially restaurants.
A new program is the first in L.A. County to offer preventive, primary and urgent health care to restaurant workers who are largely undocumented.
A new program is the first in L.A. County to offer preventive, primary and urgent health care to restaurant workers who are largely undocumented.
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As happens every time any city looks to increase the base of pay, a lot of business groups in L.A. are upset by this proposal - especially restaurants.

The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday for a draft ordinance that would establish the city's first minimum wage, gradually raising it over time to hit $15 an hour in five years. 

As happens every time any city looks to increase the base of pay, a lot of business groups in L.A. are upset by this proposal - especially restaurants. 

KPCC's Ben Bergman joined the show with more.