Tacoma’s Bold Move: Will Workers Finally Get Their $20 Hour?

Tacoma is gearing up for a potentially game-changing meeting! The City Council is considering Measure 2, an initiative that could raise the minimum wage to a dazzling $20 per hour. That’s right, $20! Supporters, including UFCW 367 President Michael Hines, argue it’s absolutely necessary to keep up with the skyrocketing cost of living. After all, those avocado toast prices aren’t going to drop themselves, right?

But hold on—there’s a flipside to this sunny wage increase. Local business leaders, like Andrea Reay of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, are raising red flags, warning that some businesses might not survive this hefty hike. Talk about a classic “either-or” situation! Will workers finally see some cash flow, or will beloved local shops close their doors for good?

So it all comes down to the City Council’s big decision. Are they going to back workers and potentially jeopardize local businesses, or will they strike a balance and not touch the minimum wage at all? It’s a dilemma that hits home for many in Tacoma. What do you think the Council should do? Will they choose the path of prosperity for workers or tread lightly on the fragile business landscape?

Grab your popcorn because this meeting sounds like it’s going to be one for the books!

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