California’s looking to break new ground after the State Assembly passed a measure (pushed by unions) aimed towards boosting minimum wage (from $15 to $18 by 2025) for 557,000 fast food workers (those working for national chains) in the state. A similar measure targeting a statewide minimum is gaining steam, grinding toward the 700,000-signature mark. If that happens, the issue will be in the hands of voters this November.
