Fulton County workers could get a ‘living wage’ of $31K
Fulton County workers could soon join the ranks of those who see their paychecks increasing as part of the fight for $15.
Wednesday, commissioners will consider a proposal that would increase salaries to a so-called living wage of $31,000 a year — or $14.90 an hour. More than 500 Fulton County workers would be affected.
If passed, the wage increase would be phased in over five years. Others who make more than $31,000 might also see their salaries rise.
About 10 percent of Fulton County employees now make less than $31,000 annually.
To read more about why county commissioners want to offer employees more money, click here.
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Arielle Kass covers Gwinnett County for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She started at the paper in 2010, and has covered business and local government beats around metro Atlanta. Arielle is a graduate of Emory University.
