4561733 Resolution 20-275, “Sense of the Council in Support of the Fair Minimum Wage Act Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2013”

A RESOLUTION

 

20-275 

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

September 17, 2013

 

 

To declare the existence of an emergency with respect to the Council’s support of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 and to acknowledge the need for a fair and living wage for Americans.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Sense of the Council in Support of the Fair Minimum Wage Act Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2013”.

 

Sec. 2. The Council finds that:

(1) The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 would increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 over a 3-year period.

(2) Many low-wage workers, including those living in the District, are forced to rely on government assistance to support themselves and their families even though they have a full-time job.

(3) The passage of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 is a crucial step in providing support for the millions of Americans who are affected by the low minimum wage.

(4) The Council’s show of support is necessary to encourage Congress to pass the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013.

(5)  It is critical that the problems faced by many District residents as well as many other Americans due to wages that do not match the cost of living are addressed swiftly.

 

Sec. 3.  The Council of the District of Columbia determines that the circumstances enumerated in section 2 constitute emergency circumstances making it necessary that the Sense of the Council in Support of the Fair Minimum Wage Act Emergency Resolution of 2013 be adopted on an emergency basis.

 

Sec. 4.  This resolution shall take effect immediately.