Fullerton Council to Debate ‘Hazard Pay’ Ordinance
Officials in the city of Fullerton are contemplating a temporary “hero pay” wage increase for grocery and retail workers.
The Fullerton City Council will discuss the topic at its June 1 meeting, at the request of councilmembers Jesus Silva and Ahmad Zahra. But other city officials told The Epoch Times the measure is unnecessary.
“It’s a little late,” Councilmember Fred Jung told The Epoch Times on June 1.
Jung noted the state’s reopening date is scheduled for June 15. “If they were so concerned about the heroes, why don’t you do this when we were in the heart of the pandemic last year?” he asked.
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The measure would provide such workers with a $3 per hour pay boost for 60 days.
Councilmember Jose Moreno initiated the “hero pay” ordinance, also known as hazard pay, with support from councilmembers Jordan Brandman and Avelino Valencia.
“We know there’s a tsunami of economic hardship coming their way,” Moreno said.
“Many of them have had to defer their rents, have had to defer credit card bills, car payments, forbearance on mortgages … That’s why this is important to still consider in a temporary and modest way so that our city can avoid an economic catastrophe by our workers who stepped up for us over the last 14 months.”
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