California’s Fast-Food Casualties

null By The Editorial BoardDec. 28, 2023 6:29 pm ETJournal Editorial Report: The administration insists its economic policies will prevail. Images: AFP/Getty Images/Zuma Press Composite: Mark KellyCalifornia’s $20 an hour minimum wage for fast-food workers doesn’t take effect until April, but the casualties are already piling up. Pizza Hut franchises this week told more than 1,200 delivery drivers that they’ll lose their jobs before the higher wage kicks in. Gov. Gavin Newsom no doubt sends condolences, though what he should send is an apology. Democrats in Sacramento this autumn enacted the $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers in a deal between restaurants and labor unions. When you’ve got a gun pointed at your head, you’ll hand over your wallet, keys and bank account pin number.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersDSW: Ending soon: $5 off $15 DSW promo codeFinish Line: Redeem $10 off for students - Finish L

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Dec. 28, 2023 6:29 pm ET

Journal Editorial Report: The administration insists its economic policies will prevail. Images: AFP/Getty Images/Zuma Press Composite: Mark Kelly

California’s $20 an hour minimum wage for fast-food workers doesn’t take effect until April, but the casualties are already piling up. Pizza Hut franchises this week told more than 1,200 delivery drivers that they’ll lose their jobs before the higher wage kicks in. Gov. Gavin Newsom no doubt sends condolences, though what he should send is an apology.

Democrats in Sacramento this autumn enacted the $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers in a deal between restaurants and labor unions. When you’ve got a gun pointed at your head, you’ll hand over your wallet, keys and bank account pin number.