In a proposal that would likely see increased pressure on the Golden State's struggling restaurants, the California Fast Food Workers Union want an hourly rate increase of $0.70 to come into effect in January.

"As California's fast-food industry grows, cooks and cashiers are doubling down on their fight across the state to win safe and healthy stores, stable hours, pay that keeps up with inflation and training to understand their rights on the job," the union said in a memo released on Thursday, according to the California Globe. 

"The industry has added jobs and multiple franchisees have also noted that the higher wage is already attracting better job candidates, thus reducing turnover."