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Fast Food Workers

A woman drives a car outside a McDonald's store with a sign attached to her car window that reads "worker health is public health."
Sep 2

Why a Groundbreaking California Fast Food Worker Bill Could Transform US Labor Organizing

A new California bill aims to boost wages for fast food workers by as much as $22 an hour, and could have wider implications for labor negotiations throughout the U.S.
By Courtney Vinopal
Cars wait in line outside of a Raising Cane's chicken restaurant.
Jul 27

Raising Cane’s Founder Enters 50,000 Employees in the Mega Millions Lottery

Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves is playing the Mega Millions lottery on behalf of his entire workforce. Graves recently purchased 50,000 tickets with the intention to split any winnings with the fast food chain's staff.
By Courtney Vinopal
Protesters with NYC Fight for $15 gather in front of a McDonalds to rally against fast food executive Andrew Puzder, who is President Donald Trump's nomination to lead the Labor Department.
Nov 10

New York to Require Predictable Schedules for Employees

The governor announced a new set of regulations that allow workers to have fair and predictable schedules.
By Madina Toure
Elected officials and workers celebrate the passage of "Fair Work Week" package of bills in the City Hall Rotunda.
May 30

NYC Public Advocate Blasts ‘Forces in Albany’ for Preempting City on Work Week Regulations

By Madina Toure
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito marching with fast food workers on May Day in Midtown Manhattan.
May 1

Fast Food Workers and Pols Rally for Higher Wages and Immigrant Rights in Manhattan on May Day

By Madina Toure
Hector Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU, and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, blast Labor Secretary-designate Andrew Puzner's anti-worker actions in front of a Department of Labor office in Manhattan.
Jan 12

Unions Rip Trump Labor Pick Puzder in Manhattan

By Madina Toure
Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio at a joint press conference in Albany.
Nov 10

Raising Base Wage for State Workers to $15, Cuomo Challenges de Blasio to Follow Suit

By Will Bredderman
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: Women hold banners during a protest for higher wages for fast food workers on March 18, 2014 in New York City. The protest, arranged by the group "Fast Food Forward" accused fast food corporations of corporate greed and withholding wages. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
Sep 2

Why Even the Labor Movement’s Biggest Enemies Should Be Cheering It On Right Now

By Thomas Geoghegan
Fast-food workers. (Getty Images)
Jul 24

Hillary Clinton Backs New York’s $15 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers

By Jillian Jorgensen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
May 20

Working Families Party Warms to Cuomo After Wage Move

By Will Bredderman
Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: Andrew Burton for Getty Images)
May 20

De Blasio Calls $15 an Hour an ‘Organic Minimum’ Wage

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a Working Families Party rally.
Oct 9

Working Families Party Hosts Pol-Studded Pre-Election Pep Rally

By Will Bredderman
Fast-food workers. (Getty Images)
Sep 4

Police Presence at McDonald’s Protest Puts Kibosh on Second March

By John Bonazzo
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