Low-wage city employees could see their pay go up to $22 an hour in October. City Council unanimously approved raising the minimum wage for city workers as Austin’s affordability crisis worsens. | seippetc
Carol Guthrie, head of the city’s employee union, said that pay was also selected so the city could stay competitive with other companies.
Guthrie said she’s uncertain if employees will get $22 in the next budget. She added that employees who make more than $22 an hour will also see a pay raise, which makes the process more complicated. City officials estimate it will cost about $18.2 million— $22.8 million to implement. Nearly 4,000 workers would receive the raise, according to the city.
Raising the wage would also address equity issues, as women and people of color are often more likely to work in the public sector, according to city staff.
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