Increasingly, lower-paid service workers are getting more attention from local and state leaders who have boosted the hourly pay of certain classes of employees. But has it been enough? Or is it making a noticeable difference in workers’ day-to-day lives?
For those of you in the service and hospitality industries, we want to hear from you.
In recent years, legislators have raised the minimum wage significantly for workers in sectors from fast food to healthcare. Just last year, the city of San Diego mandated a higher minimum wage for those who work at hotels and event centers like Petco Park and the Civic Theatre. The graduated pay raises that went into effect July 1 and will boost hourly wages to $25 by 2030. The current citywide minimum wage is $17.75.
If your hourly wage has gone up due to these new mandated increases, reporters from The San Diego Union-Tribune would like to hear from you. Please write to lori.weisberg@sduniontribune.com with the subject line WAGES. In your message, please include your name, age and what your job is. Then let us know how the higher hourly rate has impacted your finances.
- How much more do you earn per hour now, compared to last year?
- Does this increase help with day to day expenses, paying down debt or planning ahead?
- Did your job’s hours or responsibilities change following the increase?
- Did you apply for a job in these sectors mentioned above because of the higher minimum pay?
We will not publish your information or story without your permission. We look forward to hearing from you.