Los Angeles, California, U.S - Governor Jerry Brown joins supporters from across the state in Los Angeles on Monday April 4, 2016, to sign landmark legislation passed by both houses of the Legislature last week Ð SB 3. The SB 3 makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide. Under the plan, minimum wage will rise to $10.50 per hour on January 1, 2017 for businesses with 26 or more employees, and then rises each year until reaching $15 per hour in 2022. This plan also recognizes the contributions of small businesses Ð those with 25 or fewer employees Ð to California s economy and allows additional time for these employers to phase in the increases. Los Angeles U.S. - ZUMAc68_

April 4, 2016 - Los Angeles, California, U.S - Governor Jerry Brown joins supporters from across the state in Los Angeles on Monday April 4, 2016, to sign landmark legislation passed by both houses of the Legislature last week Ð SB 3. The SB 3 makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide. Under the plan, minimum wage will rise to $10.50 per hour on January 1, 2017 for businesses with 26 or more employees, and then rises each year until reaching $15 per hour in 2022. This plan also recognizes the contributions of small businesses Ð those with 25 or fewer employees Ð to California s economy and allows additional time for these employers to phase in the increases. Los Angeles U.S. - ZUMAc68_