{"id":2049104,"date":"2023-09-29T04:55:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T08:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-raises-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T04:59:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T08:59:39","slug":"california-raises-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-raises-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"California increases minimum wage for fast-food workers."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-raises-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2049104&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Fast-Food Workers to \u200cReceive $20 per Hour Wage Boost<\/h2>\n<p>Exciting news for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/states-new-fast-food-law-will-deliver-a-devastating-financial-blow-group-warns\/\" title=\"Group warns that the state's new fast-food law will cause significant financial damage.\">fast-food\u200d workers<\/a> \u2062in California! Governor Gavin Newsom\u200c has signed \u2062a legislation that\u200c will increase their \u200cwages to $20 per \u200bhour. This wage boost will take effect from April\u200c 1, 2024. It applies to employees working at restaurants with at least \u206360 locations nationwide, excluding those that make and sell their own bread.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsored by Assemblymember\u2063 Chris R. Holden, the\u2063 bill AB 1228 empowers\u200b the Fast\u200c Food Council to establish \u200dthe minimum wage for fast-food\u2064 restaurants. \u200cIt also allows them to suggest guidelines for health and safety\u200d standards, as well as \u2064training.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-bill-that-establishes-resource-centers-for-immigrant-students-sent-to-newsom-5500585?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">California Bill That Establishes Resource Centers for Immigrant Students Sent to Newsom<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/28\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/gov-newsom-signs-law-to-shield-doctors-who-mail-abortion-pills-out-of-state-from-prosecution-5499854?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Gov.\u200c Newsom Signs Law to Shield Doctors Who Mail Abortion Pills Out-of-State From Prosecution<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/27\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>With this wage increase,\u200d California \u200dnow boasts\u200b the highest \u200bguaranteed base salary in the fast-food industry.\u200d In 2022,\u200d the average hourly wage for fast-food\u2064 workers in the state \u2062was $16.21. Currently, they earn \u200dan average of $16.60 per hour, which amounts to just over $34,000 per year. However, this falls below the California Poverty Measure for a\u2062 family of four, which takes into\u200b account\u200c housing costs and publicly-funded benefits.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that California&#8217;s minimum wage for non-fast food workers \u2062is already one of the highest in the country at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/inflation-triggers-california-minimum-wage-increase-in-2023-4466158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$15.50 per hour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In a \u2063statement, Governor \u200cNewsom expressed his support for the wage increase, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-california-fast-food-restaurants-at-center-of-criminal-threats\/\" title=\"Report: California Fast Food Restaurants at Center of Criminal Threats\">fast-food workers<\/a>. He emphasized the importance of fair \u2062wages, improved working conditions, and better training for these individuals.<\/p>\n<p>During an event in Los Angeles, Governor Newsom dismissed the notion that fast-food jobs\u2063 are only meant\u200d for teenagers gaining \u200ctheir first work experience. He emphasized \u200cthe need to recognize\u200b the \u200ccontributions and sacrifices made by fast-food workers and stabilize the industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>A &#8220;Now hiring&#8221; sign is displayed on\u2063 the window of an IN-N-OUT <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/babylon-bee-slams-nyt-after-being-called-far-right-misinformation-site\/\" title=\"Babylon Bee Slams NYT After Being Called \u2018Far-Right Misinformation Site\u2019\">fast-food restaurant<\/a> in \u200dEncinitas, \u2064Calif., U.S., May \u200b9, 2022.\u2064 (Mike Blake\/Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The legislation also establishes a council \u2064to review and consider annual wage hikes until 2029. The increases will \u2064be based on either a 3.5 percent rise or the average change in the U.S. Consumer Price Index for urban and clerical workers, whichever is lower.<\/p>\n<p>This move\u2064 highlights the influence \u200cof\u2064 labor\u2063 unions in\u200d California,\u2062 as\u200d they have been advocating for higher pay for fast-food workers. It also resolves a conflict between labor unions and fast \u2063food businesses regarding industry regulations. As part of the agreement, labor unions will not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-raises-minimum-wage-for-fast-food-workers\/\" title=\"California increases minimum wage for fast-food workers.\">hold fast food brands responsible<\/a>\u200c for any misconduct by independent franchise \u2063operators in California, while fast food businesses have agreed not to \u2063bring up the worker wage issue\u200c for a referendum in\u200d 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Mary Kay Henry, the \u2062head of the Service \u200dEmployees International Union International, expressed her \u2064satisfaction\u2064 with the new law, which is the result \u2064of a decade of \u2064efforts and numerous strikes across the state.<\/p>\n<p>While California continues to prioritize wage increases in various sectors, it recently passed a bill to\u200b gradually raise \u200cthe\u200b minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25\u2062 per hour.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that the federal minimum wage in other sectors has remained unchanged at $7.25 per hour since 2009,\u2062 which amounts to $15,080 per year for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcconnell-open-to-minimum-wage-increase-but-against-quick-raise-to-15-an-hour\/\" title=\"McConnell Open to Minimum Wage Increase, but Against Quick Raise to  an Hour\">full-time worker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <em>The\u2062 Associated Press contributed \u200cto this report.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential\u2062 benefits\u2064 and\u2062 drawbacks of the wage increase for fast-food workers in California?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Work experience.\u200d He highlighted that \u200bfast-food\u200c workers are often adults with families who rely on these jobs\u200b to\u200c make ends meet, and they deserve to be compensated fairly\u2063 for their\u200b labor.<\/p>\n<p>The wage\u200b increase in California comes as a result of ongoing efforts to address income inequality and improve the lives \u2064of low-wage workers. Supporters of the legislation argue that higher\u200b wages will not only help workers afford their basic needs but also stimulate \u2062the economy as they have more disposable \u200bincome to spend.<\/p>\n<p>Critics,\u2063 however, express concerns\u2062 that the wage increase may lead to \u2063higher prices for consumers or even job losses as businesses struggle \u200cto absorb the additional costs. However, studies have shown that previous minimum wage increases in California \u200bhave had minimal negative impact \u2064on employment levels or business viability.<\/p>\n<p>The $20 per hour wage boost\u200b for fast-food\u200c workers in California\u2064 is a significant step towards creating a \u2064more equitable and sustainable labor market. It sets a precedent for other\u2062 states and industries to follow, as they recognize the value and contributions of low-wage workers.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the wage increase, the new legislation also empowers the Fast Food Council to establish guidelines for health and safety\u2063 standards and training. This ensures that fast-food workers receive the necessary support \u2062and resources to perform their\u2063 jobs safely and effectively. It also emphasizes the importance of investing in the well-being and\u200c professional development of these \u200cworkers.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the wage\u200b boost for\u2064 fast-food workers \u200din California is a positive development that reflects the state&#8217;s commitment to fair\u2063 wages and worker rights. It acknowledges the vital role \u2064that fast-food workers play in the economy and society\u2063 and demonstrates the state&#8217;s dedication to creating a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>in California with fewer than 60 locations will have until January 1, 2026, to implement the wage increase. 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