Proposition 32
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This November, voters will be asked to support or oppose an increase to California’s minimum wage to $18 per hour.
The California Restaurant Association, California Chamber of Commerce, California Grocers Association, California Retailers Association, Western Growers, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses have joined together to oppose Prop. 32 for good reason. At a time when the cost of living is hurting all of us, it may seem like a solution for workers but the reality is that it will only cost consumers more for everything.
Here’s what Prop. 32 will actually do:
Prop. 32 will only lead to higher prices for everything, making the cost of living even higher for working families who are already struggling.
Prop. 32 will hurt small businesses that are more vulnerable to the impacts of higher costs.
Prop. 32 will increase costs to state and local governments that are running major budget deficits.
California’s independent Legislative Analyst Office found that Prop. 32 will increase prices for consumers and raise costs for state and local governments [Read more]
Study: California’s minimum wage is already causing extreme unemployment for young people [Read more]
Prop. 32 In The News
Proposition 32 will raise prices on everything – so vote NO
San Diego Union-Tribune Commentary, by Kim Phan, Co-owner of Crab Hut family restaurants
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“I know San Diegans are feeling what we’re feeling. Our utility bills continue to shock us, grocery store trips are more expensive, rent is eating up more of our budget, gas is going up, and it’s making folks spend less and eat out less.
Proposition 32 will force businesses to increase their prices even more to offset the higher labor costs; that’s just the reality. If Proposition 32 passes, it will only end up hurting the working families it is intended to help…
Proposition 32 will only raise prices for all of us, hurt working families, and increase San Diego’s budget deficit at a time of economic uncertainty. We simply can’t afford it right now.”
Endorsement: No on Proposition 32. Minimum wage mandates are the wrong way to make California more affordable.
Southern California News Group Editorial
“Ironically, one reason given for raising the minimum wage is to help poor workers make more. But they’re not helped if they’re laid off. And the poor in general are not helped by having to pay even higher prices… As we have said in the past on this issue and about this very proposal, if the goal is to help low-wage workers get by, the better focus is on reducing the cost of living in the now very-expensive Golden State.”
Our View: Vote NO on Proposition 32, raising California’s minimum wage
Bakersfield Californian Editorial
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“An analysis by the state Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the measure would increase costs for many businesses, which in turn “likely would raise the prices they charge for the things they sell… It’s time to hit pause. Vote No on Proposition 32. Bring order to this chaos.”