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

California will raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20/hr in 2024, up from current $15.50/hr.
Fast food industry groups oppose wage hike, say it will be financially "devastating" for franchise owners.
Wage increase resulted from compromise between unions and fast food companies.
Unclear how mandatory raise will impact prices and wages in other sectors.
NYC recently raised minimum wage for delivery drivers to $18/hr, with further increases scheduled.

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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 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.

9/15/2023

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.

9/15/2023

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

California lawmakers have passed several labor-related bills, including a statewide minimum wage for health workers, a $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers, and job security measures for semitruck drivers, showcasing the influence of organized labor in the state.

9/19/2023

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

A group representing McDonald's franchise owners in California criticizes the state's fast food bill, saying it will cost small business owners $250,000 per year and could lead to the shutdown of locally owned restaurants and loss of jobs.

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Posted 9/17/2023, 6:16:59 PM

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

California will raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20/hr in 2024, up from current $15.50/hr.
Fast food industry groups oppose wage hike, say it will be financially "devastating" for franchise owners.
Wage increase resulted from compromise between unions and fast food companies.
Unclear how mandatory raise will impact prices and wages in other sectors.
NYC recently raised minimum wage for delivery drivers to $18/hr, with further increases scheduled.

tastingtable.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 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.

9/15/2023

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

9/15/2023

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

9/19/2023

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