Living wage increase approved

After listening to a parade of workers and supporters of the living wage, the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a major raise that will enable LAX-area workers to pay for health insurance.Daily News.

Under the plan, 5,100 workers employed by the airlines and concessionaires will receive a bump of $4.50 an hour to pay for health coverage.

"This is long overdue," Councilman Bill Rosendahl said. "As we wait for the federal government to deal with this, we are taking steps to protect our workers."