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Posted 9/15/2023, 1:00:01 PM

California Fast-Food Workers Get Pay Raise in Deal Between Unions and Industry

Fast-food workers in California will get pay hikes starting in 2023 after a deal between unions and the restaurant industry. A 9-person council will decide future wage increases.
The deal ends a costly battle between unions and fast-food chains, who spent over $100M fighting over a controversial bill.
Chains like McDonald's opposed the original bill, which would've created a 10-person council to govern wages and working conditions.
The restaurant industry pushed a referendum to let voters decide, but unions backed a new bill imposing liability on franchisors.
The final deal sets a $20 minimum wage starting April 2023, and creates the 9-person wage council through 2029.
Workers at major chains will get significant raises, which could pressure small restaurants and other industries to hike pay.

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Fast-Food Industry and Unions Reach Deal to Increase Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Averting Costly Ballot Fight

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California state workers to receive pay raises after legislators approve new union contracts

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McDonald's franchisees fear 'devastating' costs from California fast-food bill, but compromise reached after lobbying fight

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California's $20 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers Could Lead to Higher Prices at Chains Like Dutch Bros

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9/15/2023

California Legislature Passes Bills to Raise Minimum Wage, Expand Worker Protections

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9/16/2023

California Sets $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers, $25 for Healthcare Workers Over 10 Years as Other States Lag Behind

Unions across industries are mobilizing and demanding better benefits, working conditions, and increased wages for workers, with California fast food and healthcare workers set to receive significant raises, including a minimum wage of at least $20 per hour for fast food workers and a minimum hourly wage of $25 for healthcare workers over the next decade.

9/17/2023

California Raises Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers to $20/hr by 2024, Despite Industry Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom has pledged to sign a bill into law that will create a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, representing a significant increase from the current rate of $15.50.

9/19/2023

McDonald's Blasts California's New Fast Food Law, Claiming 'Draconian' $250K Costs Per Store

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9/29/2023

California Subway Franchisees Ordered to Pay $1 Million for Wage Theft and Labor Law Violations

Subway franchisees in California have been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages after violating child labor laws, stealing employee tips, and failing to pay proper wages.

Topics

Posted 9/15/2023, 1:00:01 PM

California Fast-Food Workers Get Pay Raise in Deal Between Unions and Industry

Fast-food workers in California will get pay hikes starting in 2023 after a deal between unions and the restaurant industry. A 9-person council will decide future wage increases.
The deal ends a costly battle between unions and fast-food chains, who spent over $100M fighting over a controversial bill.
Chains like McDonald's opposed the original bill, which would've created a 10-person council to govern wages and working conditions.
The restaurant industry pushed a referendum to let voters decide, but unions backed a new bill imposing liability on franchisors.
The final deal sets a $20 minimum wage starting April 2023, and creates the 9-person wage council through 2029.
Workers at major chains will get significant raises, which could pressure small restaurants and other industries to hike pay.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

Fast-Food Industry and Unions Reach Deal to Increase Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Averting Costly Ballot Fight

9/12/2023

California state workers to receive pay raises after legislators approve new union contracts

California state workers are expected to receive raises in their paychecks after new union contracts were approved by the California Assembly and Senate, pending Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature.

9/15/2023

McDonald's franchisees fear 'devastating' costs from California fast-food bill, but compromise reached after lobbying fight

9/15/2023

California's $20 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers Could Lead to Higher Prices at Chains Like Dutch Bros

The proposed increase in minimum wage in California could potentially lead to a 7% price increase in the state, impacting several prominent companies including Dutch Bros.

9/15/2023

California Legislature Passes Bills to Raise Minimum Wage, Expand Worker Protections

9/16/2023

California Sets $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers, $25 for Healthcare Workers Over 10 Years as Other States Lag Behind

9/17/2023

California Raises Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers to $20/hr by 2024, Despite Industry Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom has pledged to sign a bill into law that will create a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, representing a significant increase from the current rate of $15.50.

9/19/2023

McDonald's Blasts California's New Fast Food Law, Claiming 'Draconian' $250K Costs Per Store

9/29/2023

California Subway Franchisees Ordered to Pay $1 Million for Wage Theft and Labor Law Violations

Subway franchisees in California have been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages after violating child labor laws, stealing employee tips, and failing to pay proper wages.