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Phoenix considers raising minimum wage for city workers and contractors

Water is delivered to grounds crew working on the tarmac at Sky Harbor International Airport, Monday, July 10, 2023 in Phoenix.

(The Associated Press/Matt York)

The city of Phoenix is considering raising the minimum wage for city workers and workers of companies contracted with the city.

Council voted 9-0 on Wednesday to have staff analyze the impact such a raise would have on the local economy and the city budget.

Some of the biggest contracted companies that would apply to are airlines and other companies at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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