California Unions Secure Major Wage Increases for Over 1 Million Workers

Nearly 1 million California workers set for major pay increases after unions flex power.
Fast food workers would get $20 minimum wage next year under new bill.
455,000 health care workers to see wages rise to at least $25 over 10 years.
Bills have support from unions and industry, paving way for passage.
Striking workers may also get unemployment benefits under separate proposal.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 8:19:33 PM

California Unions Secure Major Wage Increases for Over 1 Million Workers

Nearly 1 million California workers set for major pay increases after unions flex power.
Fast food workers would get $20 minimum wage next year under new bill.
455,000 health care workers to see wages rise to at least $25 over 10 years.
Bills have support from unions and industry, paving way for passage.
Striking workers may also get unemployment benefits under separate proposal.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/30/2023

This is how much singles need to live comfortably in California

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 Groups Reach Deal to Raise Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Averting Ballot Fight

California restaurants and unions have agreed to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour, avoiding a potential ballot fight over a previously passed law.

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

California Lawmakers to Vote on $25 Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers

9/15/2023

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

9/17/2023

California to Raise Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers to $20 per Hour by 2024