Wages in Burien aren’t keeping pace with nearby cities, or with the cost of living – especially rising housing costs. Currently, a
person working a full-time minimum wage job in Burien must spend over
60% of their income to rent a 1-bedroom apartment in King County.
I am adding my name to this petition to signify my support for the Burien City Council to raise the minimum wage in the city to be consistent with neighboring cities, like Tukwila, SeaTac and Seattle. This is our working/draft proposal. Based on conversations with local businesses, unions and individuals, we are looking at a similar structure to what Tukwila recently passed. If you have questions or are part of an organization that wants to endorse this campaign, please contact us at burienpeoplepower@gmail.com.
Endorsed by: 33rd LD Democrats, 34th LD Democrats, Alimentando al Pueblo, Burien Arts Association, Burien People Power, Community Visions, Highline Education Association, IAM&AW District Lodge 751, LGBTQ Allyship, MLK Labor, Nature Stewards (a.k.a. Weed Warriors), Para Los Niños de Highline, Seattle King County NAACP, SW Youth & Family Services, Transit Riders Union, Teamsters Joint Council 28, UFCW 3000, Working Families Party
