California fast food workers to get $20 minimum wage under new deal between labor and the industry

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https://www.kcra.com/article/california-fast-food-workers-minimum-wage-deal/45088093

Most fast food workers in California would get a $20 minimum wage next year — a nearly $5 per hour raise — under a deal announced Monday between labor unions and the industry that will avoid a costly referendum on the November 2024 ballot.

The mandatory raise would apply to all fast food restaurants in California that are part of a chain with at least 60 locations nationwide. It does not apply to restaurants that operate a bakery and sell bread as a stand-alone menu item, such as Panera Bread. The $20 wage would start April 1 and a council would have the power to raise it each year through 2029.

The agreement ends a tense standoff between labor unions and the fast food industry that started last year when Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law creating a Fast Food Council with the authority to raise wages of fast food workers up to $22 per hour. California's current minimum wage for all industries in the state is $15.50 per hour.

[getagrip_already]

1. I wonder if we will see the rise of mini franchises with 59 outlets

Chicky's fillets
Mickey-d's
Bkings

And so on.....

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2. Thought crossed my mind, too.

[DBoon]

3. This makes it easier to small local outlets to compete with the big guys

Less Kentucky Fired Chicken and more Korean fried chicken

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4. Good thought, hope it helps.

[MichMan]

6. And does nothing to those who work there

Going to be very difficult to find employees unless you are also paying the same wage as the big chains.

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7. I think employee treatment counts a bit for some.

[lambchopp59]

5. Magnifisuperlative.

I have no idea how unskilled afford the bills.