California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Labor Day signed a new law that would create a first-in-the-nation labor council to set wages and working standards for fast food workers.
Under the new law, known as the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act, a fast food council consisting of employers, employees and government officials would negotiate over working conditions for an industry that largely is not represented by unions.
The council’s regulations would apply to any chain restaurant with at least 100 location in the United States. It will also cap minimum wages at $22 an hour in 2023.
On #LaborDay, we pay tribute to the workers across our state who keep our economy running.
— Office of the Governor of California (@CAgovernor) September 5, 2022
With this bill by @ChrisHoldenNews, we’re helping give fast food workers the stronger voice they should have had long ago – a say in shaping workplace standards and their jobs. pic.twitter.com/Mk2kf1QGkT
“Today’s action gives hardworking fast-food workers a stronger voice and seat at the table to set fair wages and critical health and safety standards across the industry,” Newsom said in a press release. “I’m proud to sign this legislation on Labor Day when we pay tribute to the workers who keep our state running as we build a stronger, more inclusive economy for all Californians.”
The law, introduced by Assemblyman Chris Holden, D-Pasadena, was propelled by a union movement to increase pay. Fast food workers held...
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