Labor
LA City Council Approves $30 Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers — Ballot Battle Heats Up Â
Despite concerns over economic impacts, the LA City Council voted to raise the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers to $30 an hour by 2028.
This change will directly affect hotels, airports, and related service providers — key tenants and partners for many in commercial real estate. Higher operating costs could impact leasing, service contracts, and tourism-driven property revenue, especially as the city prepares for major events like the Olympics.
Read MoreVictory for Commercial Real Estate: Key Elements of Janitorial Bills Defeated
Our coalition secured a significant victory against two costly janitorial bills, AB 2364 and AB 2374, that would have raised operational expenses and hurt commercial real estate recovery.
From the start, BOMA/GLA and our partners stood firm against these bills, which imposed heavy regulations and burdened property owners.
While AB 2364 passed in a much-amended form, AB 2374 was stopped in Senate Appropriations, halting its progress.
Here’s how both bills evolved and what it means for our industry.
Janitorial Bills Pass California Assembly
Two high-cost janitorial bills continue to advance through the legislative process, with both now in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Assembly Bill 2374 expands requirements for displaced janitors, and Assembly Bill 2364 imposes production rate limits.
Both bills represent new costs for an industry still reeling from market uncertainty.
The impact of the tentative labor agreement on the bills remains to be seen.
State of Business with Mayor Richardson of Long Beach
BOMA/GLA attended the State of Business with Mayor Richardson, where he announced Grow Long Beach new initiatives.
Read MoreSAG-AFTRA Reaches Deal With Major Studios
Following a 118-day strike, SAG-AFTRA and the major Hollywood studios have reached an agreement on payments, AI protections, and more.
Read MoreSAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Talks Breakdown
Although the writer’s strike ended nearly a month ago, SAG-AFTRA has still yet to reach a deal with the major studios.
Read MoreZoom Employees to Return to the Office
Zoom, who empowered working from home during the pandemic, has asked for their employees to return to the office.
Read MoreThe Latest Updates on the Hollywood and Hotel Strikes
Southern California has seen labor unrest in various prominent industries this summer. From Hollywood to hotels, workers have been on strike trying to reach a fair deal in their respective industries.
Read MoreThe Auto Strike Explained
The union representing thousands of auto workers across the nation has authorized a strike against the country’s biggest manufacturers.
Read MoreLA City Employees Agree to 24-Hour Strike
To add to the list of labor disputes, thousands of Los Angeles City workers will be going on a 24-hour strike.
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