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In reply to the discussion: Fast food strikes hit 150 US cities [View all]fNord
(1,756 posts)21. Solidarity Brothers and sisters!!!
is it too much to ask that the employees of "Mc Burger Chain" can afford to eat there?
I have a Bachelors degree, as do many fast food employes.
I work as a server.
We, by and large, make $2.15 an hour..... but I also make tips. My paycheck is about $0.0 every two weeks, but in tips, I make enough to pay my bills, enjoy a social life, and support a healthy alcohol habit.
The employs of a fast food chain do not make tips, and are typically capped at a 30 hr work week. Even with some creative w4 marks, your only looking at $192 a week.
Could you pay your rent on $768 a month? Buy food? Pay for the subway? Daycare?
I have the day off, so i believe I may go join this peaceful protest
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If you can, join a picket line, even if on your lunch hour or on the way home from work.
merrily
Sep 2014
#4
Arrests began early Thursday morning outside a busy McDonald's in New York City
Omaha Steve
Sep 2014
#5
Been boycotting McDonalds since '89. Now I am boycotting all fast food until $15.00 is the wage.
marble falls
Sep 2014
#7
Done. Disappointed at the thinking it's not good enough because it's not $22. It'd be better...
freshwest
Sep 2014
#39