Minimum wage

when you u pull up the number of hours worked by our um minimum wage employees or slightly above minimum wage employees

As I mentioned, there is a significant increase in minimum wage.

For 2027, minimum wage will be at $18.17 per hour. This increase in minimum wage has a significant impact uh on the operating costs

this came out of our conversations um after uh some of the the minimum wage conversations

do they follow the same guidelines as a food truck if they're an agency in terms of paying minimum wage

I do urge you guys to vote no on changing the tipped um, offset schedule

I am against the alteration of the uh tip offset because low wages are inhumane, bad for the economy

you are considering rolling back the planned wage increases that council already passed

Second reading and consideration of a motion to amend and pass Ordinance 8754 amending Chapter 12-6, “Minimum Wage,” B.R.C. 1981

trying to eliminate the tipped wage, the offset in the first place, rather than deepening the rift between tipped workers and untipped wage workers

The ordinance is what obligates them to pay the minimum wage in the city.

I'm I just would like you to urge you uh to seriously uh consider uh not considering uh increasing the tip credit.

I'm speaking on the topic of the refusal to raise the tip minimum wage.

With the changes in minimum wage and the expenses going up so rapidly over the last 5 or 6 years

I wanted to express that cutting minimum wage is something serious

a change to the tip credit is under consideration

I'm here to speak against cutting wages for tipped workers

And I am disappointed council has rushed to this solution without thinking or trying anything else first.

An increase to the tip credit from 302 to 437 would be a decrease in take-home pay by over $2,000 per worker

a potential proposal to freeze the tipped wage credit so that our wages do not increase with the rising minimum wage

Changes to the wage schedule for tipped workers is set to exacerbate the affordability crisis

with regards to the uh priority of around tip credit

help inform whether to modify the city's tip credit beginning in 2027

allows jurisdictions with a higher minimum wage than the states to adopt an ordinance that increases the local tip credit

The third was exploring the new authority to modify the tip credit.

The next is about exploring the city's authority to modify the TIP credit.

exploring our new authority to modify the tip credit lead

Questions on exploring our new authority to modify the TIP credit?

And the main reason for that is, you know. We have an issue of economic stabilization to focus on

Next, we have exploring our new authority to modify the tip credit

exploring the modified TIP credit, so that was one proposed, So that will be certainly one to pay attention to

focused on inclusions and engagement about minimum wage

thank you for your courage around minimum wage knowing that when we have no ceiling it's hard to maintain a floor.

She led efforts to change our building codes and work to raise the minimum wage in the city of Boulder.

and in that capacity headed Boulder's regional efforts to increase the minimum wage in support of working people.

we have about 120,000 hours worked every year, within a dollar of minimum wage

we are factoring in, cost escalation for increases to minimum wage and living wage

What does commitment mean? What does a living wage in Holder mean?

We can also look at minimum wage on our side. That's up over 50%.

The only area on this that was listed that didn't really have that revenue offset was aquatics. And that is really just because of the minimum wage increases

So be testifying in the committee for the Hb. 12, 0, 8, which was the minimum wage to offset, tip, credit

So as we make a really great choice to increase our minimum wage, that is a great choice.

we think that it represents a reasonable approach to kind of slow the bleeding over the next 3 years as the raise minimum wage goes into effect.

who are concerned about rising minimum wage, about operating costs and about consumers changing habits.

especially when you look at our new minimum wage, these revenue numbers are good and they're exciting.

it will cost workers $2 an hour which is up to $4,000 per year

I also ask the city council um if they could oppose House Bill 128 the tipped worker wage theft Bill

But when we're also looking at the stats from the restaurants, and like minimum wage and expenses increasing and stuff.

there's the minimum wage increase and rising operational costs are the main concerns

minimum wage increase in the tip change, the tip credit being unchanged in the State of Colorado

things that are under minimum wage, like paying people under minimum wage

city Council did approve an ordinance to increase minimum wage to $15 and 57 cents in 2025

this would entail an 8% increase to the minimum wage from our current Baseline over the next three years

I'm here in support of Boulder's adoption of the proposed local minimum wage ordinance

we are forced to pay the minimum minus $3 if we choose to take the tip credit

this would be specific to businesses that would be disproportionately impacted

I think we built this Budget on the anticipation of a 15% minimum wage increase

also again lifting up the minimum wage conversation takes on a different residents

we also talked about minimum wage and it was a really interesting discussion because we also talked about

the restaurants and the service providers who could be impacted by the minimum wage increase

potential impact of Min minimum wage increase on businesses increase competition for businesses and workers

you have to lose their employees to start alcohol at 2.5 times the minimum wage for attention, please.

a potential minimum wage increase for our level employees.

refresh my recollection as to what the topic is on October 10 that would be the minimum wage

the next steps for uh this um initiative here is Council is considering a draft a vote on a draft ordinance at the October 10th

as well as the minimum wage ordinance are of consideration when we're thinking about uh the fiscal impacts

not even coming close to meeting a minimum uh a living wage um not to mention minimum wage

that has nothing to do with the impact that raising the minimum wage would have on particular business sectors

It's kind of like, you know, upping the minimum wage, you know it, and and the people want it

it's not my belief that we set minimum wage nor did we even raise it during study session

if our conversation around minimum wage has taught us anything or has shown us

a family of 2 adults and 2 kids needed 2 minimum wage jobs to make ends meet in boulder.

So minimum wage is one. Does anyone else have ideas?

But if we raise minimum wage, which is great, we need to have better wages on the flip side.

could you remind me if the exemptions in minimum wage and the part part about the state minimum wage law

over time with a fix tip credit at $32 an hour tip wages will proportionately get closer to the standard minimum wages

2006 Colorado voters adopted an amendment that set the minimum wage for tipped workers

Sometimes that comes from city staff, like the minimum wage discussion most recently, and there have been

rally for workers in Boulder seeking to raise the minimum wage to $25 by 2030

We address minimum wage and compression hearing the feedback about competitive wages to maintain current service levels.

folks want to see minimum wage. And that's attractive to them. Factors that repel sort of fall on more of the business side of things.

And then the on the other side of this is minimum wage versus living wage.

Efforts. Around minimum wage. The Council meeting right now is scheduled for August twenty-twond in Boulder

this scenario also addresses minimum wage and compression issues. But at the statewide level.

we're continuing to look at recent living wage increases and potential changes to the minimum wage ordinance

in addition to thinking and considering the living wage impacts and as well as the minimum wage considerations

and before I get into minimum wage I just want to recognize

I was wondering if some of that might also dovetail with our minimum wage work

the cost escalation cost of minimum wages increase cost of wages

Including people. Who are employers. And employees or minimum. Weighed. Earners.

This is a minimum wage is a topic that the Human Relations Commission.

And I worry about items like minimum wage that are coming forth on a tight timeframe this summer

Since 20. 19, when we have uneven minimum wages.

I think $25 by 24 $100 as a minimum wage sounds great, but with already being 6 years away.

Minimum wage is one of those avenues, and we are eager to begin exploring this with our partners

the minimum wage go from $11 an hour to 1442, I believe.

Last night II was at the minimum wage talk. And yes, it's great to raise the minimum minimum wage.

the cities of Boulder Lafayette Longmont Lewisville and the town of Erie are collectively exploring a potential increase to the local minimum wage

the work continues, and again is a regional approach that the city is being collaborating with with other municipalities

the conversation in minimum regarding minimum wage continues to move forward

conversations that we're having am around minimum wage right

he said to raise the minimum wage now let me add that the rent is too damn High

which I started sort of the minimum W Regional minimum wage working group and and as that is not finished I would be really interested in continuing with this group

there were some conversations about minimum wage and I'll say that our team continues

because many Boulder businesses don't pay a living wage I'm tired after all these years of subsidizing Boulder businesses

the children are hungry because many Boulder businesses don't pay a living wage

what should our minimum wage be and when should we change it

instead of a universal um uh basic wage or instead of a minimum wage some other form of adding funds

have employees that make less than 2244 this is the only one that came to my attention

it's hard enough to make these things go without they, you know, quote unquote minimum wage.

historically speaking the Commission, the Human Relations Commission has been heavily involved in minimum wage.

Denver was the first to adopt and minimum wage that exceeds the state minimum and they did it pretty quickly actually

So the county will probably. Likely raise the minimum wage for unincorporated. Boulder County sometime next year.

the living wage resolution that we're speaking of now does cover all but seasonal and temporary employees

so in recalculating it we'll move to that 22 44 an hour I think it is and that impacts about 200 employees

increasing would we have salary increases related to living the living wage where we're matching the counties um living wage

one being with the minimum wage increase my interest in ways that we could

to make it easier for people to afford to live here including raising the minimum wage

I would like to have my voice heard on an exemption for tipped workers we are struggling with very high food

an increased minimum wage alone won't fix the income unequal that plagues Boulder but as part of a comprehensive strategy it's very important

when a County enacts local minimum wage law if a local minimum wage law is enacted by any local government located within that County only the County's minimum wage law

the city of Boulder has been working with other cities in Boulder County for a process to try

on raising the minimum wage so apparently the minimum wage is 12

conversations about minimum wage um this is a conversation that was being a topic of city council

I definitely support raising the minimum wage to 15 an hour it's necessary for us to have a livable wage

I'm here to speak in support of the minimum wage and urge you guys not to put it off another year

to raise the minimum wage as soon and as quickly as is legally possible

raise the minimum wage 15 January 2024 and then set a path for outer years

to make action on the minimum wage you all came into office stating that you were interested in raising the minimum wage

minimum wage certainly has been a topic talked about but not necessarily something that has been on

it is my understanding that the county is planning to move forward with a minimum wage increase at the end of this year

just want to talk with all of you about supporting the minimum wage

appreciated the advocacy from speakers about raising the minimum wage and as people also came to us

the Boulder area label council is advocating for a 25 minimum wage by the 20 year 2028

own a regional minimum wage it really is done with our partners and so that work is ongoing

we are working on the topic of the minimum wage it looks like implementation is coming

raising the minimum wage would benefits working students who are struggling to pay the rent

there is strong agreement that this should be done regionally

city of Boulder falls under the state minimum wage at 13.65 cents an hour

there would definitely be a minimum wage impact because we do have uh seasonal

if there were to be kind of a minimum wage increase starting

the positive impact of wage increases on our community could be very beneficial

here our minimum wage is still set at 12.56 per hour um matching that of the state

I am presenting today about minimum wage and living wage next slide please

and 8a the living wage update if that has amenable council so that sounds good

eight a is the living wage update to be presented by council member

i don't really think it's the minimum wage thing that's driving it up

yes we do have a minimum wage and yes in certain categories it's driving it up wages

and we have raised the minimum wage in the state and i think what's crimping this the most

any official action to raise the minimum wage in the city would require public hearings and public engagement later

we're now allowed to enact local minimum wages through the boulder county consortium of cities

raising the city minimum wage in in collaboration with some of our potentially our neighboring cities

we'll start uh with a living wage issue for residents

we were working on a county-wide minimum wage before the pandemic torpedoed it things along those lines

So I'd love to see a $15 minimum wage in the city.

we could get more resiliency for individuals if they were paid higher and hopefully a living wage

the state has a minimum wage that's much higher than the federal minimum wage

doing so via things like minimum wage and um paid sick leave

they included things um like the minimum wage uh diagonal plan Plaza

the minimum wage scoping I am pretty sure we will not have the capacity to bring that back to you at this time

was a question about can we change the tip sharing for minimum wage law

there's actually a state law that says elected officials are Exempted from the minimum wage

likely as with a lot of other minimum-wage jobs people do not live in Boulder

a lot of them will probably be minimum wage or there abouts employees

if you own a business pay your employees a living wage check in regularly to make sure you're not paying women less

I would love to see us work with our other cities in in Boulder County or across the region to Institute a minimum wage across a region

another approach could also be to support um of regional sort of minimum wage

look towards a 15 minimum wage at the state level

we've mentioned living wage a lot saying that we were planning on incorporating the updated self-sufficiency wage rate which is 1742 an hour

that they were only getting paid a minimum wage um there was some passionate discussion

we've switched our methodology for living wage to the self-sufficiency standard

we are planning to move forward with the living wage in the 2020 budget

within workforce recruitment and retention we have the conversation around living wage increases

the living wage of 1567 has increased and so if we were to continue on the path

I have a question about the living wage increase is that just to keep up with what we implement it

the bill for considering the local minimum wage was just introduced there's a and with strong city support

make sure that all of our contract employees including the city custodial workers were paid a living wage

LIKE GIVING THE CITY THE ABILITY TO SET ITS OWN MINIMUM WAGE

give local governments the authority to adopt minimum wage standards that are more stringent than what is currently required by the state

for example you provide a living wage to your employees are more than a living wage

from a living wage standpoint it's not exactly the right thing to do

RIGHTS IN COMPENSATION AS A GRAD STUDENT LABOR UNION. RIGHT NOW ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO ALLEVIATE THE HOUSING CRISIS

IN PARTICULAR IN RECENT YEARS ADOPTING THE LIVING WAGE AND FOCUS SEEN IN OTHER WAYS ON SOCIAL EQUITY IN OUR COMMUNITY.

provider provide a living wage that increased our cost of EMS services substantially