Hundreds of San Diego's service workers took part in the larger International Workers' Day demonstrations, demanding fair pay and better work conditions.
Hundreds of San Diego's service workers took part in the larger International Workers' Day demonstrations, demanding fair pay and better work conditions.SAN DIEGO — The first of May celebrates International Workers' Day, drawing millions throughout the world to the streets to demand fair pay and better work conditions.
On this May Day, workers here are calling on the City of San Diego to mandate a minimum wage of $25 an hour for service workers. It's a move that would boost wages for thousands of employees at local hotels, the convention center, and event centers like Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium. Marching from Bayfront Park in front of the Hilton, through the streets to the Civic Center, many of these workers pointed to the recently-passed
"If those 'ricos' don't want to pay you, then they can clean those buildings themselves!" said Lorena Gonzalez, Chief Officer of the California Labor Federation, addressing hundreds of workers gathered at Civic Center Plaza on Wednesday.She's hopeful that San Diego City Council will consider this proposed wage ordinance for $25 an hour for service workers.
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