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Posted 9/16/2023, 12:06:09 PM

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

California fast food workers will earn at least $20 per hour under a new bill. Healthcare workers will get $25 per hour over 10 years.
15 states have minimum wages tied to federal level of $7.25/hour. 5 states have no minimum wage law.
Washington DC has the highest minimum wage at $16.50/hour. Washington state is $15.74/hour.
Some states like Nevada have tiered minimum wages based on health benefits.
Nationally, about 1 million hourly workers earn at or below federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour.

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8/23/2023

Minnesota minimum-wage rates to be adjusted for inflation

Starting from January 1, 2024, Minnesota's minimum wage rates will be adjusted for inflation, with large employers paying a minimum of $10.85 per hour and other state minimum wages set at $8.85 per hour, in order to provide greater earning power for low-wage workers.

9/7/2023

Here's why you shouldn't be surprised auto workers are asking for a 46% pay raise

Union workers across industries, including the United Auto Workers, are demanding substantial pay raises of around 50% over four to five years, citing years of stagnant wages and robust company profits, with some unions successfully securing significant wage increases that exceed the expected rate of inflation.

9/11/2023

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

Fast-food companies in California have agreed to remove a referendum from next year's ballot that aimed to reverse a worker-protections law, resulting in an increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour in April and the creation of a new council to consider future pay bumps.

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

California fast-food workers are set to receive pay increases and a new wage floor of $20 after a compromise was reached between the restaurant industry and unions, creating a nine-person council to decide on future wage hikes; the deal also thwarts a potential $100 million battle between the two sides.

9/15/2023

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

California lawmakers may raise the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 an hour, although not all workers would see an immediate increase, and concerns have been raised about possible increases in healthcare prices, especially in rural areas.

9/15/2023

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

California's landmark fast-food bill, AB 1228, which includes a wage floor of $20 for California workers at fast-food chains with at least 60 locations nationwide, is facing resistance from an independent advocacy group of McDonald's owners who warn that it will be a "devastating financial blow" and cannot be absorbed by the business model.

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.

10/13/2023

Social Security To See 3.2% COLA Increase As Inflation Slows, But Housing Prices Keep Climbing and Workers Strike

### Summary Amazon's worker safety concerns are being scrutinized by regulators and the Department of Justice, as data from the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration shows high injury rates among Amazon laborers, leading to citations for failing to keep workers safe; meanwhile, California is set to increase its minimum wage to $18 per hour next year, making it one of the highest in the country.

Topics

Posted 9/16/2023, 12:06:09 PM

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

California fast food workers will earn at least $20 per hour under a new bill. Healthcare workers will get $25 per hour over 10 years.
15 states have minimum wages tied to federal level of $7.25/hour. 5 states have no minimum wage law.
Washington DC has the highest minimum wage at $16.50/hour. Washington state is $15.74/hour.
Some states like Nevada have tiered minimum wages based on health benefits.
Nationally, about 1 million hourly workers earn at or below federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour.

usatoday.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Minnesota minimum-wage rates to be adjusted for inflation

9/7/2023

Here's why you shouldn't be surprised auto workers are asking for a 46% pay raise

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

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

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 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.

10/13/2023

Social Security To See 3.2% COLA Increase As Inflation Slows, But Housing Prices Keep Climbing and Workers Strike