Updated Aug. 30. Originally published Aug. 9
California’s fast food workers could get the power to collectively bargain under a bill passed by the California Legislature Monday, a measure that could drastically change the fast food and franchising industries.
AB257 would create a Fast Food Sector Council to set minimum workplace wages, hours and standards. The 10-member council would be made up of state, business and labor representatives and housed in the Department of Industrial Relations.
The bill was amended to sunset in 2029, and also caps a new minimum wage for fast food workers at $22 an hour beginning in 2023.
The bill barely passed the state Senate 21-12, with some Democrats joining Republicans in voting ‘No.’ GOP lawmakers including Senator Shannon Grove argued the bill would lead to even higher prices.
"AB257 will raise food prices for tens of thousands of establishments, ranging from yogurt shops to salad bars, burger houses and restaurants frequented by families who are struggling under record high inflation."
The bill also passed the state Assembly on a final procedural vote and now goes to Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto. Labor groups backed the measure, which was opposed by restaurant and business interests.
Labor advocates describe the bill’s passage as a “watershed moment” and hope it will serve as a model for organizing other low-wage sectors.
“AB 257 is one of the most important pieces of labor law to pass in generations,” said SEIU International...
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