This Monday, in the middle of the Labor Day, the governor Gavin Newsom announced the enactment of historic legislation to empower fast food workers with new wage and labor protections to support their health, safety and well-being.
AB 257, the Fast Food Standards and Accountability Recovery Act, sponsored by Assemblyman Chris Holden, authorizes the creation of the Fast Food Council comprised of labor and management representatives to set minimum standards for workers in the industry, including wages, health and safety conditions, workplace safety, the right to take protected time off from work, and protection from discrimination and harassment.