California lawmakers on Monday approved a nation-leading measure that would give more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, over the objections of restaurant owners who warn it would drive up consumers' costs.
In this Feb. 17, 2008 file photo, Jack in the Box customers gather in its parking lot in Los Angeles.
A late amendment would cap any minimum wage increase for fast food workers at chains with more than 100 restaurants at $22 an hour next year, compared to the“We made history today,” said Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry, calling it “a watershed moment.” The Senate approved the measure on a 21-12 vote, over bipartisan opposition. Hours later the Assembly sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom on a final 41-16 vote, both chambers acting with no votes to spare.
“It’s innovative, it’s bringing industry and workers together at the table,” said Democratic Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, who carried the bill in the Senate. She called it a"very, very well-balanced method of addressing both the employers, the franchisees, as well as the workers.”
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