Council gives initial OK for $20 minimum wage for all city of Austin employees

By: Ryan Autullo | Austin American-Statesman | Aug 18, 2022

Reacting to pressure from labor unions and struggling workers, the Austin City Council on Thursday gave preliminary approval to raising the minimum wage for city employees from $15 per hour to $20 per hour — but it will come at the expense of workers on the higher end of the wage scale. (Read More)