fast food workers

Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today

6:58am April 01, 2024

It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees, among the least paid in the workforce. Restaurant owners and franchisees warn of higher prices and cuts to workers' hours.

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A McDonald's worker hands food to a customer at a drive-thru window in Los Angeles, on Sept. 28.

California fast-food workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting Monday

7:43am March 30, 2024

Debate is hot about the impact of a higher minimum wage. Half a million Californians work in fast-food, where wages had stagnated for decades. Restaurant owners warn of higher prices and fewer hours.

"Flippy," a burger-grilling robot developed by Miso Robotics, is now operating at a Caliburger in Pasadena.

'Flippy' The Fast Food Robot (Sort Of) Mans The Grill At Caliburger

1:32pm March 05, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The international burger chain says Flippy, which is so-far operating at a single franchise restaurant in Pasadena, Calif., can grill 150 burgers per hour.

Fast-food workers in Los Angeles on Thursday protest against restaurant-chain mogul Andrew Puzder, who has been tapped as President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary.

Trump's Labor Pick Faces Slew Of Legal Complaints From Fast-Food Workers

5:15pm January 26, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Andrew Puzder runs the empire behind Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. So far, 33 current and ex-employees have alleged wage theft, harassment and discrimination at his company. The industry stands by its man.

A coalition of clergy, fast-food workers and labor advocates rallied Tuesday in Montgomery, Ala., to defend a bill establishing a minimum wage of $10.10 an hour in the city of Birmingham, Ala.

Alabama Fast-Food Workers Rally To Defend City's Wage Hike

7:54pm February 23, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

The Birmingham City Council approved a minimum wage of $10.10 an hour, but some state legislators want to block it. A coalition representing low-wage workers is trying to defend the Birmingham bill.

Low-wage workers and supporters protest for a $15 an hour minimum wage Tuesday in New York City as part of what organizers called a National Day of Action.

Push For $15 Minimum Wage Becoming Part Of Presidential Politics

6:29pm November 10, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

In dozens of cities, low-wage workers, backed by a key union, held demonstrations demanding a minimum wage of $15. They planned to protest in Milwaukee outside the Republican presidential debate.