California raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20

Sacramento, California. – Minimum Wage Fast-food workers in California to raise $20 From next year according to the agreement between the union and the union.

The contract was established A $5 increase to the minimum wage for most workers fast food in the golden state; However, some can be left out.

All of the workers receiving the raise are fast-food chains with at least 60 restaurants nationwide.

However, the minimum wage hike does not apply to chain workers who sell bread or operate as bakeries.

According to the negotiations, the $5 adjustment for fast food workers would avoid a vote in a referendum next November.

He A salary adjustment of $20 will begin on April 1, 2024A council can propose further increases until 2029, adjusted for annual inflation.

Currently, Fast food workers in California make $15.50 an hourSo the increase represents a relief.

However, the agreement differs from that established in legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year, which created the Fast Food Council.

The new council would only have the power to set wages, but not define industrial labor standards for fast-food restaurant workers.