D.C.'s mayor ended the Pay Equity Fund, threatening wage boosts for 4,000 child care workers.

Washington D.C.'s Pay Equity Fund, funded by taxes on high earners, raised child care workers' wages and increased employment by 7%, benefiting about 4,000 workers. The program showed a 23% return on investment and gained national interest. However, D.C.'s mayor recently zeroed out the fund, raising concerns about its future and the impact on child care workers.

November 24, 2024
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