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Displaying all articles tagged:
Fight For 15
labor
Nov. 4, 2020
Florida Becomes Latest State to Pass a $15 Minimum Wage
It will be raised annually through 2026 and then adjusted for inflation every year after.
By
Chris Crowley
the chain gang
Apr. 2, 2018
Workers Say McDonald’s Is Breaking Its Minimum-Wage Pledge
Critics say that the chain’s vow to pay $1 above minimum wage was nothing more than a publicity stunt.
By
Clint Rainey
labor fights
Sept. 5, 2017
Fight for $15 Held Protests Across the Country on Labor Day
From San Diego to Des Moines to Orlando, workers walked out.
By
Chris Crowley
food politics
Jan. 23, 2017
Trump’s Secretary of Labor Pick Called Fast-Food Workers ‘the Best of the Worst’
A long-time employee said he’s “not the person to protect American workers’ rights.”
By
Chris Crowley
protests
Jan. 12, 2017
Carl’s Jr. Workers Are Protesting Puzder’s Nomination in Dozens of Cities Today
Councilmembers and labor leaders are expected to attend the New York rally downtown.
By
Clint Rainey
labor fights
Dec. 29, 2016
Group Fighting for $15 Minimum Wage Faces a ‘Funding Crisis’ Under Trump
The SEIU will slash spending to weather the administration’s “serious threats.”
By
Clint Rainey
wage fight
Nov. 29, 2016
Fast-Food Workers Striking for $15 Wages in Hundreds of Cities
Fight for $15 is holding a “national day of disruption” to mark its fourth anniversary.
By
Clint Rainey
lawsuits
Oct. 31, 2016
McDonald’s Will Pay $3.8 Million in Its First-Ever Legal Settlement With Workers
Another victory for workers’ rights.
By
Clint Rainey
the chain gang
Oct. 6, 2016
Workers Accuse McDonald’s of ‘Rampant’ Workplace Sexual Harassment
They claim managers rubbed their genitals against them and tried to pay for sex.
By
Clint Rainey
wage fight
Sept. 21, 2016
Fast-Food Workers Plan a Massive Wage Protest at the First Presidential Debate
A reminder that “if these candidates want to get elected, they will support our cause.”
By
Clint Rainey
Minimum Wage
Apr. 1, 2016
Restaurant Workers Will Get a Big Boost As New York Approves $15 Minimum Wage
Not just for fast-food workers anymore.
By
Chris Crowley
Labor Fights
Dec. 28, 2015
Feds Say Whole Foods Violated Workers Rights
The grocery chain’s rule created a “chilling effect.”
By
Clint Rainey
Wage Protests
Nov. 5, 2015
Can Fast-Food Wage Protests ‘Sway’ Election?
Next Tuesday’s rallies will take place in more than 250 cities.
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
Aug. 31, 2015
Union Promises to Spend ‘Whatever It Takes’ to Fight
Fight for 15 has already spent tens of millions demanding higher pay.
By
Clint Rainey