On Labor Day Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a landmark measure he believes will empower and protect employees at fast food restaurants.
"This is indeed a water-shed movement in the history of the labor movement," said Service Employees International Union president Mary Kay Henry.
establishes a first-in-the-nation fast food council. The 10-member council made up of franchisees, employees and government officials will set minimum standards for wages, hours and other working conditions. SEIU advocated for AB257 and organized strikes and rallies during the summer.The council’s standards would apply to any chain restaurant consisting of 100 or more locations nationwide. It would also cap the minimum wage for fast food workers at $22 in 2023; that is compared to the $15.50 statewide minimum."A lot of people didn’t believe in us, a lot of people bashed us," said Evelyn Barillas, a fast food employee. "But, we were able to accomplish and make history.
"This is a stepping stone to unionize all these workers," said State Senator Brian Dahle during floor debate. Dahle is Newsom’s Republican challenger in November. "At the end of the day, it’s going to drive up the cost of the products they serve."
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