California Fast-Food Workers Rejoice as Minimum Wage Soars to $20 an Hour

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill into law that will raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers in the state to $20 per hour by April 2024. The legislation also establishes a Fast Food Council, composed of representatives from the industry, franchisees, employees, and advocates, to set standards for minimum wage, working conditions, and health and safety. The council will have the power to propose other labor standards and increase the minimum wage annually from 2025 to 2029, with a cap of 3.5% or the annual change in the Consumer Price Index. This move is seen as a victory for fast-food workers who have long fought for fairer wages and better working conditions.