McDonald's conditions are hazardous, workers claim

[inanna]

Source: CNBC

18 Mins Ago



Members of a group fighting for $15 hourly wages have filed a series of complaints against McDonald's alleging work conditions at the fast food giant are hazardous.

The workers announced Monday they filed 28 health and safety complaints in 19 cities at both corporate and franchised locations. The complaints, filed with both federal and state safety and health authorities, took place during the past two weeks.

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McDonald's spokeswoman Heidi Barker Sa Shekhem wrote in an email the chain and its franchisees are committed to provided safe working conditions.

"We will review these allegations," she added. "It is important to note that these complaints are part of a larger strategy orchestrated by activists targeting our brand and designed to generate media coverage."

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[mountain grammy]

1. You're goddam right it's..

"part of a larger strategy orchestrated by activists targeting our brand and designed to generate media coverage."

It's one of the few avenues left in the fight for a living wage. Pay up, McDonalds. You're making billions off these workers. Share the wealth, you greedy bastards.