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Labor groups urge Sonoma County to fund living‑wage enforcement and staff to monitor contractors
Summary
The North Bay Labor Council and allied groups told the Board of Supervisors the county's living‑wage ordinance will fail without dedicated enforcement staff; council representatives urged using existing resources now and seeking more funding later.
Representatives of the North Bay Labor Council and allied labor groups urged Sonoma County supervisors Wednesday to fund active enforcement of the county’s living‑wage ordinance, arguing the policy includes contractor wage reductions for health and retirement benefits and a responsible‑bidder provision that requires staff monitoring.
Marty Bennett and Jack Buckhorn, leaders of the North Bay Labor Council,…
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