Atlanta passes living wage ordinance

The Atlanta City Council passed a “living wage” ordinance that gives preference to contractors who pay living wages, or who enable a worker to support a family without economic hardship.

January 7, 2005

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Atlanta passes living wage ordinance

Written by American City & County AdministratorThe Atlanta City Council passed a “living wage” ordinance that gives preference to contractors who pay living wages, or who enable a worker to support a family without economic hardship. According The Story, contractors will have to verify that they pay a wage to their workers, currently calculated to be $10.50 per hour. The Story

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