Washington Supreme Court won't revisit $15 minimum wage ruling

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Supreme Court will not reconsider its August ruling that a $15 minimum wage law passed by SeaTac voters also applies to airport workers.

The Seattle Times reports the court issued its ruling on Monday.

Alaska Airlines and other groups had filed a lawsuit challenging the city's power to dictate pay at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport -- owned and operated by the Port of Seattle.

The decision means that thousands of hospitality and transportation workers at the airport should soon see their minimum wage bumped up to $15.24 an hour.

Alaska Airlines issued a statement saying it was evaluating its options.

Proponents of the law say the ruling is expected to impact 4,700 people employed at the airport by contractors, concessionaires and car-rental agencies.