A living wage for
a thriving city
Raise the Wage Burien is a grassroots community coalition working to give Burien voters the opportunity to raise the minimum wage
Wages in Burien aren’t keeping pace with nearby cities...
...or with the cost of living – especially rising housing costs. Right now, a person working a full-time minimum wage job in Burien must spend over 60% of their income to rent a 1-bedroom apartment.
When workers earn a living wage, everyone benefits.
Families have more income to spend at local businesses and on necessities like childcare and health care. They’re less likely to miss a rental payment and become homeless. Good jobs make our communities stronger.
About the Intiative
Large Employers
Businesses with over 500 employees worldwide will have to match Tukwila’s and Renton’s minimum wage.
Medium Employers
Businesses with 16-500 employees will have a 3-year phase-in period.
Small Employers
Businesses with 15 or fewer employees will have a gradual 7-year phase-in period.
Access to Hours
Large and medium employers must offer additional hours of work to qualified part-time employees before hiring new employees or subcontractors.
