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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Fast food pay is on the rise

Fast food pay is on the rise
Wages will potentially increase by almost 50% in 2023, sparking debate about workers' rights, business success and inflation.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor • September 27, 2022

In August, California Gov. Gavin Newsom began the process to pass The Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act, or the FAST Recovery Act (AB 257). Since then, Newsom signed the act into law and filed with the secretary of state on Sept. 5. Along with protecting workers’ rights similar to...