California Fast Food Workers Demand Further Wage Increase After Recent Hike

Workers seek an additional pay raise to $20.70 per hour, citing rising living costs and workplace issues.

The April wage hike to $20 per hour led to higher menu prices and reduced worker hours.
A new demand calls for a 70-cent increase by January 2025.
Restaurant owners report increased automation and some closures due to the wage law.
The Fast Food Workers Union also seeks job stability and investigations into workplace abuses.
Despite industry pushback, some workers report improved living conditions with the wage increase.