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Which Way, L.A.?

Increased Minimum Wage: A Workplace Reality or Political Dream?

The political battle over raising the minimum wage is over. In Los Angeles, that's supposed to mean $10.50 an hour as soon as next year and $15 by the year 2020. But it's likely to take a long time before reality can catch up to expectations. Consider the people who work in local restaurants.

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By Warren Olney • Aug 6, 2015 • 15m Listen

The political battle over raising the minimum wage is over. In Los Angeles, that's supposed to mean $10.50 an hour as soon as next year and $15 by the year 2020. But it's likely to take a long time before reality can catch up to expectations. Consider the people who work in local restaurants.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Charlotte Duren

    Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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    Kathy Hoang

    Restaurant Opportunities Centers of Los Angeles

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    Paul Koretz

    LA City Councilmember for District 5

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    Julia Figueira-McDonough

    Office of the California Labor Commissioner

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