D.C. Council approves ‘living wage’ bill over Wal-Mart ultimatum

http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-07-10/local/40487421_1_wal-mart-spokesman-steven-restivo-minimum-wage-retail-giant

Is this the shape of things to come?   What happens if this goes nation wide?    Does this say something about the maldistribution of wealth if this catches on?