Inland Empire Wendy's employee, Demetrious McGowan, joined the celebration rally outside a Los Angeles McDonald's and said the pay increase takes a big weight off his shoulders.
Los Angeles area fast-food workers celebrated their $20 an hour wage Friday on the heels of the statewide industry mandated increase.The pay hike for California fast-food workers went into effect April 1, and is the highest minimum wage across the U.S. restaurant industry. Inland Empire Wendy's employee, Demetrious McGowan, joined the celebration rally outside a Los Angeles McDonald's and said the pay increase takes a big weight off his shoulders.
A new analysis from the Roosevelt Institute shows booming earnings for the fast-food industry, with big chains like McDonald's enjoying strong revenue growth and wider profit margins in recent years.Opposition comes from some California restaurant owners, who say that higher labor costs will lead to higher prices for customers, and even curb hiring.
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