Seattle City Council considers changes to gig worker minimum wage law
by The Center Square
The Center Square— (The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a proposed bill that would amend the city’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, attempts to reduce labor costs for network companies, while still guaranteeing a minimum earnings standard for app-based workers. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum wage adjustments, reduce the per-mile rate, and remove the mileage factor...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—City of Edinburgh Council considering options to keep city centre visitor centre open. Edinburgh Council is exploring options to keep the Royal Mile’s tourist information open after its closure was announced by VisitScotland. The organisation plans to shut its 25 ‘iCentres’ across the country due to “significant” changes in the tourism landscape. The Edinburgh branch, located at 249 High Street adjacent to the City Chambers, operates within a leased space provided by the council and shares facilities with its customer hub. It’s winding-up is part of a phased two-year closure...
www.coventry.gov.uk—Coventry City Council appointed by Arts Council England to lead the new regional Music Hub – Coventry City Council. From September 2024, budding musicians across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull will benefit from access to a new regional music hub.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Honolulu Council eyes $27M for city worker hazard pay. The Honolulu City Council plans to earmark $27 million in federal funds to repay eligible, unionized city workers employed during the COVID-19 pandemic.