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labor-and-wages1 year ago

"California's $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage: Impact on Schools, Housing, and Menu Prices"

California's new $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers has raised concerns for public schools, as they now have to compete for cafeteria workers amid a surge in demand for school meals. Some districts have already increased wages to match the new minimum, while others are limited in what they can offer. Despite the challenges, school districts can provide incentives such as health insurance, paid vacation, and predictable hours to attract and retain workers, as stability and job security in the public sector may outweigh the allure of higher wages in the fast food industry.

via Fortune|
#california#competition#labor-and-wages
labor-and-wages1 year ago

California Fast Food Workers Set to Receive Industry-Leading $20 Minimum Wage

A new law in California will raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, providing financial security for many workers but also causing concerns for small business owners who may need to raise prices and cut staff. The law, a result of negotiations between the fast food industry and labor unions, applies to national chain restaurants with at least 60 establishments and exempts those operating inside grocery stores or producing and selling bread as a stand-alone item. Despite concerns, data from previous minimum wage increases in the state have shown positive employment effects, and some businesses, like Panera Bread, have already committed to paying their workers the new minimum wage.

via NBC News|
#california#fast-food#labor-and-wages
labor-and-wages1 year ago

California Fast Food Workers to Receive Industry-Leading $20 Minimum Wage

A new law in California will raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, providing financial security for many workers but also causing concerns for small business owners who may have to raise prices and cut staff. The law, a result of negotiations between the fast food industry and labor unions, applies to national chain restaurants with at least 60 establishments and exempts those operating inside grocery stores or producing and selling bread as a stand-alone item. Despite concerns, data from previous minimum wage increases in the state have shown positive employment effects, and the law is set to take effect on Monday.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#california#fast-food#labor-and-wages
labor-and-wages1 year ago

California Fast-Food Industry Braces for $20 Minimum Wage Impact

Fast-food workers in California are losing their jobs as employers prepare for the minimum wage to increase to $20 an hour on April 1. Thousands of delivery workers for chains like Pizza Hut and Round Table will be let go, and restaurants are turning to automation to reduce kitchen staff. The wage hike, affecting over 557,000 fast-food workers and 30,000 restaurants, has prompted major players to cut costs and raise menu prices to offset increased expenses, leading to job losses and operational changes across the industry.

via Daily Mail|
#automation#california#fast-food
labor-and-wages2 years ago

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.

via ABC News|
#california#fair-wages#fast-food-workers
labor-and-wages2 years ago

"California's Minimum Wage Surge Sparks Concerns and Controversy"

California fast food workers are set to earn at least $20 per hour next year, while healthcare workers will see their salaries increase to at least $25 per hour over the next decade, following a deal between labor unions and industries. The minimum wage varies across the US, with 15 states having laws equivalent to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, and five states having no minimum wage laws. Washington, DC has the highest minimum wage at $16.50 per hour, followed by Washington state at $15.74, and California at $15.50.

via USA TODAY|
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