Long Beach Approves Minimum Wage Increase for Tourism Workers
The Long Beach City Council has approved a minimum wage increase for tourism workers. This will include those working at the Long Beach airport, Convention Center, Queen Mary, and the upcoming amphitheater.
What You Need to Know
Once the new ordinance is finalized, the increase will be $23/hour. With plans for it to reach $29.50/hour by 2028.
It will also now cover temporary workers as well.
This ordinance must pass two more City Council readings before it takes effect.
How It Impacts You
For property managers near tourism sites, this new law could raise costs and impact vendor contracts.
Vendors such as janitorial services may need to adjust their pricing in response to the new wage requirements.
This wage increase could lead to more wage hikes at nearby venues and across the tourism industry. Especially with the Olympics on the horizon.
Stay Connected
As the ordinance moves forward, BOMA on the Frontline will keep an eye on how it’s rolled out.
