Election 2024: Proposition 32 Would Raise California’s Minimum Wage
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California Proposition 32: Minimum Wage Dynamics
This chapter delves into Proposition 32, which aims to raise California's minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2026, highlighting its implications for various workforce demographics. It discusses the evolution of minimum wage in the state, systemic inequalities, and specific impacts on low-wage earners, particularly women and people of color. The chapter also addresses public sentiment surrounding the proposition, especially among fast food workers and younger voters.
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