LA Area Chamber of Commerce Supports City Council Decision on Airport and Hotel Worker Wages

by L.A. Area Chamber

LOS ANGELES (May 19, 2026) - The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement in response to the Los Angeles City Council delaying the implementation of the Living Wage Ordinance:

"Los Angeles thrives when its businesses and workers succeed together. The Chamber has consistently called for responsible policy that sustains jobs and helps families thrive, and today's decision by the City Council proves that kind of compromise is possible. When the city brings everyone to the table, real solutions follow. This means workers receive meaningful wage growth, businesses are provided the time to implement, and Los Angeles moves forward together. That is a good outcome for all of us, especially as we prepare to welcome the world this summer and in 2028. The Chamber will always stand behind policy that protects jobs and ensures our city is prosperous for everyone who calls it home."

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About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy.

A Thriving Region for All.