California Fast Food Workers Could See A Pay Increase Up To $22 An Hour With New Law

Fast food workers in California could soon be guaranteed minimum pay of $22 an hour.

On Monday, California’s governor Gavin Newsome signed off on a law that would create a board that would oversee various aspects of the in-state fast food industry, including wages, protections, working conditions and more. The board, named the Fast Food Council, would be made up of a 10-member, comprised of workers, employers, restaurant representatives and two state officials, USA Today reports.

The law would put a cap on minimum wage increase at food chains with more than 100 restaurants at $22 an hour starting next year.

“California is committed to ensuring that the men and women who have helped build our world-class economy are able to share in the state’s prosperity,” he said in a statement, USA Today reports. “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.”

The measure was approved on Aug. 29.