Fast Food Strikes Go Viral: Workers Expected to Protest Low Wages in 35 Cities Thursday

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

A growing movement among fast food workers to demand higher wages is expected to gain momentum this Thursday as strikes and protests against the countrys biggest restaurant chains spread to the South and the West Coast.

Low-wage workers at fast food restaurants like McDonalds and retailers such as Macys are gearing up for a nationwide strike just before Labor Day weekend. The striking workers are demanding the right to unionize and at least $15 an hour in pay, more than double the current national minimum wage of $7.25. Organizers say Thursdays strikes could touch as many as 35 cities.

Experts are skeptical that a $15 per hour base wage is likely to be implemented. With almost 2.4 million fast food workers employed in the United States, the number striking is still relatively miniscule.

http://business.time.com/2013/08/27/fast-food-strikes-go-viral-workers-expected-to-protest-low-wages-in-35-cities-thursday

[mota bhai 2,675]

With almost 2.4 million fast food workers employed in the United States, the number striking is still relatively miniscule.

Nuff sed.

McDonald's workers who want more money should consider attending Cisco Academy at their local community college. They meet two evenings every week and it takes 6-9 months.

[Teddy B 17,251]

Has anyone tried the new Wendy's bacon pretzel burger? It's yummy!

[SMOKE 1,426]

Has anyone tried the new Wendy's bacon pretzel burger? It's yummy!

yes sir. i had the double combo last weekend. it was double yummy.

[mota bhai 2,675]

the phrase 'bacon pretzel' makes me queasy.

[Teddy B 17,251]

the phrase 'bacon pretzel' makes me queasy.

It gives me wood.

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Increase the prices to pay higher wages = less customers = reduced obesity & heart disease.

ACA forcing me to pick up the tab so..I'm getting on board with the left wing Nazis = force feed healthy eating habits damn it!

Except me = I keep getting to eat sheet coz I'm paying for every1 else!

Edited August 28, 2013 by Crashed~N2~Me

[Teddy B 17,251]

yes sir. i had the double combo last weekend. it was double yummy.

I'm not big on fast food joints, but Wendy's is my favorite and that burger is really good.

[mota bhai 2,675]

red robin is my preferred go-to place for burgers

[Teddy B 17,251]

Increase the prices to pay higher wages = less customers = reduced obesity & heart disease.

ACA forcing me to pick up the tab so..I'm getting on board with the left wing Nazis = force feed healthy eating habits damn it!

Except me = I keep getting to eat sheet coz I'm paying for every1 else!

Increase the prices to pay higher wages = less customers = reduced obesity & heart disease. profit = fewer restaurants = Fewer employees = higher unemployment.

Edited August 28, 2013 by Teddy B

[mota bhai 2,675]

The math is strong in that one.

[Teddy B 17,251]

red robin is my preferred go-to place for burgers

Never ate at a Red Robin, don't have any out my way. Like their jingle though.

[decocker 7,198]

food boners are one of god's many natural wonders.

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Increase the prices to pay higher wages = less customers = reduced obesity & heart disease. profit = fewer restaurants = Fewer employees = higher unemployment.

True too.. but.... No1 said Health is supposed to be affordable did they?

Gotta pay a price for good health - one way or another.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I hope it does not affect my trip to Jolibee in Va Beach thur our whole world would end