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Comprehensive Living Wage Law Passes, a Model for the Nation


After months of research and public discussions, Santa Clara County Supervisors have officially passed the most comprehensive Living Wage ordinance in the nation. A week ago, Supervisors approved the progressive details of the newly proposed law, which include: requiring county contractors to pay employees a living wage, with health and retirement credits, paid sick leave, a voice on the job…

Santa Clara County Sets Progressive Living Wage Standards


Santa Clara County Supervisors have taken the bold step toward establishing the most comprehensive living wage law in the nation.  At the board meeting Tuesday morning, Supervisors voted 3 to 1 (yea: Chavez, Cortese, Yeager; nay: Wasserman; Supervisor Joe Simitian abstained) on the substance of a law that will require county contractors to pay their employees a living wage, in…

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