15 Now Seattle marks ten year anniversary of a new path for the citys minimum wage

Seattle celebrates a decade since implementing its $15 minimum wage, now at $20. 76 an hour. Local businesses reflect this increase in wages, with Glo’s Diner offering $21 for a line cook and Menya Musashi Tsukemen & Ramen offering $22 plus tips. Despite these gains, residents like Lan Chase express concerns about the adequacy of these wages against rising living expenses. Chase believes a wage of $23 to $25 is necessary for financial stability.

Activist Blue argues for a $30 minimum wage to make life in Capitol Hill affordable. The Minimum Wage Ordinance and Wage Theft Ordinance were both enacted on April 1, 2015, ensuring annual increases and protection for workers. The city council approved the wage hike unanimously, marking a significant achievement for advocates. The Fight for 15 movement began in 2011, illustrating the lengthy struggle for fair wages.