Impact of $20 minimum wage on California workers

TLDRCalifornia workers are set to earn $20 an hour after a deal was struck between unions and the fast food industry. This will make the minimum wage among the highest in the nation and have ripple effects on other industries. Business owners are concerned about the unintended consequences and the potential for price increases. The SEIU president sees this as a model for organizing by sector and plans to replicate it in other states.

Key insights

💼California workers will receive a significant pay raise with the minimum wage set at $20 an hour.

💰The $20 minimum wage in California will be among the highest in the nation.

🌊The wage increase for fast food workers in California will have ripple effects on wages in other industries.

🤝The deal between unions and the fast food industry in California sets a precedent for organizing by sector.

🌎The SEIU president plans to replicate this model in other states like New York, Washington, and Illinois.

Q&A

What is the minimum wage for fast food workers in California?

The minimum wage for fast food workers in California is set at $20 an hour.

Will this wage increase only affect fast food workers?

No, the increased minimum wage will also have ripple effects on wages in other industries.

How many workers will benefit from the $20 minimum wage?

Over 20% of fast food workers in California are already making $20 an hour, and many more will receive a pay raise.

Will other states adopt this model of organizing by sector?

Yes, the SEIU president plans to replicate this model in other states like New York, Washington, and Illinois.

What are the concerns of business owners?

Business owners are concerned about the unintended consequences of the wage increase and the potential for price increases.

Timestamped Summary

00:09California workers are set to earn $20 an hour after a deal was struck between unions and the fast food industry. This makes the minimum wage among the highest in the nation.

00:22Over 20% of fast food workers in California are already making $20 an hour, and many more will receive a pay raise. There are half a million workers in the sector in California.

00:41The SEIU president sees this model of organizing by sector as a way to replicate the wage increase in other states like New York, Washington, and Illinois.

01:01The wage increase for fast food workers in California will have ripple effects on wages in other industries.

01:20Business owners are concerned about the unintended consequences of the wage increase and the potential for price increases.