Rev. Herman Price of St. John Baptist applauds recent move by City Manager.

This is One Part of a Long-Running LOCAL Campaign for Higher Wages:

Bexar County

Last November, at COPS / Metro's urging,

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff announced a resolution to raise County worker wages to $13 / hour.

Alamo Colleges:

In December, COPS / Metro persuaded Alamo Colleges to raise the wages of its lowest paid full-time workers to $11.50 / hour. [Photo Credit: Rafael Paz]

City of San Antonio

In June, County Judge Nelson Wolff urged the City to raise its lowest wage to $13 / hour.

Also in June, COPS / Metro leaders crashed a City meeting on the budget to demand a hike in wages for City workers.