California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour. The raise takes effect April 1.
  • gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    351·
    1 year ago

    Doesn't create an issue, creates an opportunity

    "Pay me more or I'll go get a job at a fast food place" is a simple and easy argument for raises at any reasonable place

    • Mudface@lemmy.world
      5·
      1 year ago

      Or just work a part time gig at McDonald’s for a couple 5 hour shifts a week to supplement your career job.

      Makes it pretty appealing to think about flipping some burgers for $20 an hour, $100 a day 2-3 days a week.

      Could be an extra $1,000 a month or so for people looking for something to supplement their income.

      • monk@lemmy.worldEnglish
        271·
        1 year ago

        It disincentives gaining skills that can only earn less than 40k a year.

      • acceptable_pumpkin@lemmy.world
        181·
        1 year ago

        You’re looking at this backwards. It essentially would make a business compete with every other minimum wage job if all they’re offering is $20/h. They either raise wages to lure skilled workers, or try to provide some other benefits.

      • sadreality@kbin.social
        45·
        1 year ago

        Is that what teevee to you?

        Real issue that this is not a universal wage increase. I don't get why it is only for "fast food" workers