California Fast Food Workers Get $20 Minimum Wage in 2024 Under Industry-Union Deal

Most fast food workers in California would get a $20 minimum wage in 2024 under a deal between unions and industry.
The $20 wage would start April 1, 2024 and could increase annually up to 2029.
The deal avoids a referendum on the ballot to overturn an earlier minimum wage law.
Unions withdrew legislation to hold fast food companies liable for franchisee violations.
A Fast Food Council with industry and labor reps would set wages but not workplace standards.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 9:57:00 PM

California Fast Food Workers Get $20 Minimum Wage in 2024 Under Industry-Union Deal

Most fast food workers in California would get a $20 minimum wage in 2024 under a deal between unions and industry.
The $20 wage would start April 1, 2024 and could increase annually up to 2029.
The deal avoids a referendum on the ballot to overturn an earlier minimum wage law.
Unions withdrew legislation to hold fast food companies liable for franchisee violations.
A Fast Food Council with industry and labor reps would set wages but not workplace standards.

kcra.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

9/15/2023

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

9/15/2023

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.

9/16/2023

California Labor Unions Score Legislative Wins, But Face Uncertainty from Newsom

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.

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